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Christmas leftovers leave Labrador on emergency drip

A dog owner from Aberdeen is warning owners to keep chocolate away from pets this festive period, after her family’s Labrador was rushed to the vets for emergency treatment. “My daughter had been given a couple of boxes of chocolate for Christmas,” explains dog owner Louise Ritchie, “and, with amazing...
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How to keep pets calm this fireworks season

Natural pet health experts, nutravet share their tips to help pets during the fireworks season. Many dogs and cats are fearful of the loud and sudden bangs that are hear sporadically at this time of year. The fireworks season starts earlier each year, extending from October right through to the...
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RSPCA launch spooktacular online fun day in aid of rescue animals

The RSPCA has organised an afternoon of Howl-o-ween fun for all the family to help raise funds for animals in need this autumn. The animal welfare charity is celebrating all creatures great and small – but in particular those that might give some people the heebie-jeebies like black cats, rats,...
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Vets remove knee-length sock from Spaniel’s abdomen

A 2-year-old Cocker Spaniel was rushed to Terrington Vets, King’s Lynn on 14 October after swallowing a mysterious artefact. The mysterious object turned out to be a knee-length riding sock that had made its way to Alfie’s abdomen and needed to be surgically removed - at which point it looked...
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Day of the dog celebrations as puppies find new families

It will be all treats and no tricks this Halloween for these four frightfully cute puppies who have all found new homes, thanks to Dogs Trust Glasgow. The Yorkshire terrier cross puppies – Imelda, Hector, Miguel and Emesto – were all named after characters from the Disney film Coco, the...
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Fears for animals as restrictions prompt more DIY displays at home

The RSPCA fears that this fireworks season could be the worst in decades for animals as more people opt for DIY displays at home due to Covid-19 restrictions. RSPCA polling has revealed that 21% of UK adults plan to hold a private display at home this year with 20% who...
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Will you be dressing your dog up for Instagram this Halloween?

Halloween is nearly here and while so many of the usual celebrations won’t be happening this year, it might still be fun to celebrate as a bubble. However, coronavirus restrictions are affecting your area, dressing up in terrifying costumes and carving pumpkins will still be great fun for the whole...
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Speaker’s cat Patrick elected nation’s Purr Minister

After weeks of campaigning from some of the nation’s greatest pawlitical minds, the search for Battersea’s Purr Minister 2020 is over. The much-loved animal welfare charity has today named Patrick, belonging to Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, as the winner of their public vote. Despite some fierce...
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RSPCA warning after cat is found suffering in “barbaric” homemade snare

*Warning* images may cause distress* The RSPCA is appealing for information after a cat which had severe ear cancer was found trapped in a home-made snare. A man spotted the cat with his neck caught in a snare – which tightens as the animal tried to get free – in his...
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Nutravet launches advanced liver support sprinkle capsules

Nutravet has launched an advanced liver support sprinkle capsules into its veterinary exclusive range of animal health products. Launched in addition to the hugely successful Nutramarin, Nutramarin+ provides an advanced high strength support using a double enteric coated sprinkle capsule. Nutramarin+ uses a unique formulation of SAMe, Silybin and Turmeric...
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Check for hidden hedgehogs before lighting bonfires, warns RSPCA

As government restrictions prompt more people to have DIY fireworks displays at home, the RSPCA urges people to check for wildlife before lighting their homemade bonfire. The warning comes as a hedgehog mother and her five babies narrowly escaped death earlier this month when they were discovered hiding in a...
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Shine a red light on wellness all year round

Harnessing the power of light energy to promote wellness may not be new, but it’s experiencing a resurgence, not only in practice, but as...

PDSA – Why pets eat the strangest things

From socks and slippers to necklaces and knickers – our pets sometimes eat the strangest of things! But why do they do this? What...

Top tips for pet owners during summer

During summer months we love nothing more than spending our time outdoors with pets. With warmer weather and longer days, it’s the best time to...

Vet shares symptoms of condition dogs can pass to humans

With approximately 13.5 million dogs as pets in the UK, many pet owners may not know of some conditions that their dog can pass to them...

Expert tips on how to reduce hay fever symptoms in dogs as pollen levels soar

Hayfever season is in full swing and according to the Met Office, the pollen forecast over the next five days is high. Dog owners may...
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Santa Paws: Research reveals dogs love Christmas just as much as...

With just two weeks until Christmas, new research has revealed that over a third of the nation’s dog owners (41%) believe their furry friend loves Christmas more than they do. Over a quarter (28%) even believe their pooch recognises Santa Claus. So much so, that various Santa’s Grottos across the...