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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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The Pets Factor returns to CBBC in July

The CBBC hit animal series – The Pets Factor returns for a seventh series on Monday 6 July, with tons of amazing pets and even more amazing vets. Joining the show’s fab four vets, Cheryl, James, Cat and Rory is a new vet Fabian, who specialises on exotic animals. From bearded...
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Keep your gardens dog friendly

With summer finally here, and the nation’s gardens in full bloom, Dogs Trust reveals top ways to make yours dogs friendly. Whilst lockdown may have given the green fingered among us extra time to tend to their gardens, it’s important to remember that certain plants and flowers can be harmful...
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Mayhew stepped in when cat’s elderly owner sadly passed away

Lockdown has undoubtedly been a rollercoaster for the majority of us and that doesn’t exclude pets. After living a quiet, happy life with his elderly owner, ten-year old cat Mickie found himself all alone when his owner sadly passed away, leaving him in the house they had shared. After a...
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More than half of UK pet owners are leaving them unprotected...

New research has found that 51% of pet owners¹ admit to never using sun protection on their animals, with a further third (33%) saying they only do this sometimes. This is in spite of warnings from vets about the dangers of skin cancer and irritation from prolonged sun exposure as...
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RSPCA warns about dogs in hot cars after 330 heat-related calls...

As lockdown eases and the heatwave continues, the RSPCA is warning against leaving dogs in hot cars. Since lockdown began on 23rd March, the charity has received 33 calls with concern about animals in hot weather and with temperatures set to rise to more than 30 degrees in some areas...
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National assistance dog charity needs support now, more than ever,

National assistance dog charity, Canine Partners, needs support to help make sure its 30th year is not its final year following the Covid-19 pandemic. “During the Covid-19 lockdown my pain levels have increased, having a direct impact on my general mobility. I am experiencing increased dislocations and subluxations due to...
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Tiny newborn kittens rescued by the RSPCA have now found their...

Two newborn kittens who were rescued, and hand reared by the RSPCA have now landed on their paws in their new forever home. Scrumpy and Marmalade were just a few hours old when they were rescued by Animal Collection Officer (ACO) Clara Scully in Somerset on April 15 after...
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Dogs Trust issues advice to owners on COVID-19 and dogs

Dogs Trust is issuing advice to reassure owners around coronavirus transmission and dogs following widespread media coverage. There are currently no confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) being transmitted from dogs to people. The main source of infection is human-to-human transmission. However, just like human hands, it is possible for dogs to...
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Curious canine needed emergency treatment after getting tongue trapped in tuna...

A hungry hound ended up needing emergency treatment from PDSA vets after getting her tongue stuck in can of tuna. Bonnie, a ten-year old Staffordshire Bull terrier cross, had been given her favourite fish as a teatime treat, but when her owner put the discarded tin in the recycling...
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Forthglade launches new range of dog treats

Forthglade natural pet food has launched a new range of dog treats, suitable for sensitive tummies. Well-known for their award-winning natural dog food, the Devonian dog lovers at Forthglade have also added delicious hand-baked grain-free dog treats to their range. This month, Forthglade have launched Soft Bites, which are tasty new...
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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...