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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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Brush up on dental care ahead of Pet Smile Month

September is National Pet Smile month and PDSA is raising awareness of pet dental care. Brushing our teeth is a normal part of our daily routine and our pets need that too. With dental disease a common problem for many of our beloved animals, PDSA is encouraging UK pet owners...
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Crossbreed looking for new home overlooked by 25k potential adopters

An eleven-year old Crossbreed who started life as a stray on the streets of Spain has been overlooked by 25,000 potential adopters since he arrived at Dogs trust Ilfracombe in February. Despite being closed to walk-in members of the public since the coronavirus pandemic started in March, Dogs Trust Ilfracombe...
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Around-the-World Big Dog Walk makes pledge to raise thousands for dog...

The organisers of the Big Dog Walk announce the 2020 Virtual Dog Walk – the World Big Dog Walk Challenge to help raise funds for dog-related charities. The event which takes place in September 2020 will see dog walkers from all over the world complete their walks independently. The World Big...
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Team GB superstar embarks on a mission to keep dogs active...

British 1000 metre record holder Laura Muir shares her top tips for keeping your dog active this summer. In the absence of the Tokyo Olympic Games, YuMOVE has joined forces with Team GB athletes British 1500 metre record-holder and 2 x European champion Laura Muir, 3 x Paralympian and Rio...
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Cat left with broken leg after being shot

A cat needed major surgery to fit a plate to her broken leg after being shot with an air rifle. RSPCA inspector Tom Hutton has launched an investigation after five-year-old Holly was shot near to her home in Full Sutton, a small village near York, on Monday 17 August. Tom said:...
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Battersea warns of the dangers of buying pets through unscrupulous sellers

Battersea is warning people looking for a new pet to be careful after a five-week old kitten was left needing emergency surgery just two days after she was bought from a breeder. The animal rescue centre took in tiny kitten Alani, after her owners found a lump on her belly...
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Mobile photography competition celebrates National Dog Day

To celebrate National Dog Day, Mobile.co.uk has launched a new competition looking for the best smartphone snaps of the nation’s pets. Mobiles.co.uk launched the competition on its Facebook page and entrants are in with a chance of winning one of five Google Home Minis, or one of five TasteCard runner...
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Natures Menu creates brainteaser to celebrate National Dog Day

A brand-new brainteaser, created by Natures Menu to celebrate National Dog Day, has Brits chasing their tails trying to find the Xoloitzcuintle amongst the well-known breeds. The Xoloitzcuintle, or Xolo, is pronounced ‘show-low-eats-queent-lee’. More commonly known as a Mexican hairless dog, Xolos are known for their lack of hair...
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Dogs Trust warns of impending dog behaviour crisis due to lockdown

Dogs Trust warns of impending dog behaviour crisis as new research shows the impact of lockdown on the nation’s dogs. According to new research released by the dog welfare charity today, over a quarter of owners say their dog has developed at least one new problem behaviour during lockdown. Dogs Trust...
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RSPCA rescues tiny kitten after taking 30-mile journey under a car...

The RSPCA rescued a seven-week old kitten from under the bonnet of a car which had just driven a 30-mile journey with the cat trapped inside. Luckily, the young male cat did not suffer any burns or injuries throughout the journey and has now been offered a loving home by...
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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...