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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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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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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...