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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...
National Dog Day: the Nation’s cutest pooches, as submitted by you
To celebrate National Dog Day on the 26th August, Safestyle UK has launched a nationwide #DoginWindow photo competition asking dog owners to share their best snaps to find the UK’s cutest pooch.
Life in lockdown has resulted in many dog owners spending more time than ever at home with their furry friends,...
Battersea offers advice for owners and finders of unwanted kittens
Battersea is urging people to bring unwanted and abandoned kittens, litters and pregnant cats to rescues as kitten season ramps up.
During the summer months, Battersea often sees a higher number of pregnant cats and kittens coming through the doors of their three centres, an annual trend known as ‘kitten...
Dogs Trust Shoreham rehomes long-term lodger during lockdown
One of Dogs Trust Shoreham’s most overlooked pooches has finally found their forever home after spending 653 days in their care.
Whilst rehoming was paused temporarily at the start of the coronavirus outbreak, rehoming centre staff were able to responsibly find their dogs the right homes through a virtual matching service - using video-based home checks...
RSPCA rescues feisty fox cub after he gets himself stuck on...
The RSPCA rescued a fox which had fallen into a dock and was stranded on a floating raft in the centre of the water outside the Excel Centre in London.
The charity received a call to alert them that the fox was in a bit of a predicament. Inspector Mitchell...
Celebrity canines smash PDSA fundraising records
Three celebrity spaniels and their owner has raised a remarkable £100,000 for PDSA in less than six weeks.
A devoted owner and his famous four-legged Spaniel companions, Max, Paddy and Harry, have broken records for the largest sum raised for vet charity PDSA by a single volunteer fundraiser.
Kerry Irving, the...
RSPCA officer helps to revive newborn kitten found without mum
The RSPCA rescued a newborn kitten which had somehow been separated from its mum and was struggling without her.
The tiny cat still had her eyes closed and umbilical cord attached and couldn’t have been more than a day or two old.
A member of the public spotted the kitten...
PDSA Vets highlight importance of pet insurance
As many people welcome new pets into their lives during lockdown, PDSA highlight the importance of pet insurance.
While taking on a new pet can be a wonderful time, there are significant costs to consider including ensuring pets are covered by insurance should they become unexpectedly ill or be injured...
Animal Friends Insurance shares claims data to help inform dog owners
Animal Friends Pet Insurance has released data from 260,000 claims made last year to help potential dog owners make an informed decision on the breed they choose.
Puppy purchases have risen dramatically during and post-lockdown, and these decisions have been made quickly, new owners may not understand the breed they...
nutravet launch new kidney health supplement for cats and dogs
Nutravet® has launched its new, next generation, kidney health product into its range of veterinary exclusive nutraceuticals.
Launched this month (August 2020), nutraren provides multi-action support to aid healthy kidney function in dogs and cats in an easy to administer gel capsule.
The unique combination of scientifically proven and high strength...
Dog rescued after being thrown from car
A skinny, matted dog is receiving treatment and care after being thrown from a car in Birmingham.
The RSPCA has launched an investigation after a tiny dog was brought into the charity’s Newbrook Farm Centre and Hospital on Thursday (13 August).
Inspector Vicky Taylor, who is now investigating said: “This poor...
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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...
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