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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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RSPCA appeals for information after severely injured cat is abandoned in...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a severely injured cat was found abandoned in a box in Bradford. The cat was discovered on Tuesday 8 September in Hawes Road, and the member of the public who found the young white and grey cat contacted the RSPCA for help. Animal Collection...
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Unwanted kittens left at vets are rescued by Mayhew

Due to coronavirus, restrictions on neutering has been common in many animal welfare organisations resulting in an increasing number of unwanted litters of kittens. Four-month old siblings, Star, Jester and Jupiter were handed over to a private vet last month, even though the clinic had no capacity to take animals...
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RSPCA rescues duck with plastic ring around neck

The RSPCA has issued a litter warning after officers rescued a domestic duck with a plastic ring stuck around its neck. Animal Collection Officer (ACO) Lauren Bradshaw, ACO Jessica Pierce and Animal Welfare Officer (AWO) Steve Wickham attended to help the duck which was on the canal near Sellers Square...
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Dogs Trust Glasgow rehomes long-term lodger during lockdown

One of Dogs Trust Glasgow’s most overlooked pooches has finally found their forever home during lockdown – after spending a year in kennels. Whilst rehoming was paused temporarily at the start of the coronavirus outbreak, rehoming staff were able to responsibly find their dogs the right homes through a virtual...
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Organisation working with autistic adults gets a helping paw from Kennel...

A charitable organisation based in Reading has started a new dog therapy programme to improve the quality of their clients’ lives, supported by funding received from the Kennel Club Charitable Trust. Providing extensive support for people with autism and Asperger’s Syndrome, and offering therapy and educational programmes that help their...
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A dog’s heart rate increases by 46% when owner says ‘I...

New research by dog-friendly holiday specialist Canine Cottages reveals how much dogs really love their owners, and how they show it. Using special heart rate tracking collars on four different pooches, Canine Cottages discovered how dogs’ heart rates are affected when their owners cuddle and tell them they love them,...
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RSPCA appeals for information after cat is shot with airgun

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a number of cats and pigeons have been shot in the same area of Northampton. The animal welfare charity received a call a couple of weeks ago about a much-loved pet cat which had been found with a pellet wound in her back...
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Is your dog suffering post-lockdown separation anxiety?

A survey conducted by Barking Heads reveals that 84% of dog owners expressed concern about how their pets will be affected by the return to more ‘normal’ working hours. As the UK begins to mobilise again, our four-legged housemates suddenly look set to lose the luxury of that 24/7 human...
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Surrey teenager wins RSPCA’s Instagram picture award

A surrey teenager has won the RSPCA’s Young Photographer Award ‘Instagram Photo Category’ voted by members of the public. Elizabeth Lee, 13 from New Malden, entered the RSPCA photo competition with a picture of her dog, Lucky, surrounded by a field of beautiful purple heather, which was snapped at the...
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Pet weight management clinic celebrates helping pets to shed almost two...

The University of Liverpool’s Royal Canin Weight Management Clinic is celebrating its 15th birthday. Since it was opened in 2005, the clinic has helped almost 500 cats and dogs – from Plymouth to Carlisle – to shed almost two tonnes of their body weight. The state-of-the-art pet obesity clinic is based...
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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...