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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...
Dogs Trust issues advice for dog owners wearing face masks
Dogs Trust is offering advice to dog owners to help their pets adjust when they can’t see our faces.
The UK’s largest dog welfare charity is urging dog owners to get their dogs used to seeing face coverings as part of daily life, as new government legislation makes face masks...
Wobbly cat is looking for forever home after being rescued by...
A stray cat with an usual walk was rescued by the RSPCA in Greater Manchester last month and is now looking for his forever home.
Affectionately named Wobbly Bobbly, the one-year old cat was rescued by the RSPCA after he was spotted by a member of the public in Tameside,...
Rats abandoned in dirty cage on night of thunderstorm
The RSPCA is caring for three rats who were abandoned in a dirty cage just before a thunderstorm in Wigan.
A member of the public spotted the cage, which was open with the rats loose in the bushes, down a country lane in Cobbs Brow Lane, Wigan on Saturday 13...
Scotland clamps down on animal abusers
Scotland clamps down on animal abusers as maximum sentences for animal cruelty is raised to five years.
Leading animal welfare charity Battersea has praised the Scottish Government and MSPs from across Parliament for delivering on their promise to increase maximum sentences for the worst animal cruelty offences.
The Animals and Wildlife...
Flat-faced dogs are most at risk of heat stroke, new study...
A study has found that brachycephalic dogs with flat faces - such as bulldogs and pugs are more at risk of developing heat stroke.
Researchers in dog welfare at Nottingham Trent University and the Royal Veterinary College studied the clinical records of more than 900,000 dogs across the UK.
They found...
RSPCA rescues two cats abandoned in the woods
The RSPCA is appealing for information after two cats were abandoned in a cat carrier in the woods in Nottinghamshire.
The two female cats, one grey and one tabby were discovered in a carrier in a wooded area of the Maun Valley Trail just off New Mill Lane in Mansfield...
Vet goes extra mile to help poorly pets during lockdown
Newcastle vet Mandy Hood has been pulling on her running shoes to ensure poorly pets receive vital medication during the coronavirus lockdown.
For the last three months, keen runner Mandy, who works for Westway Vets at their Howdon surgery in Wallsend, has been delivering medication and flea and worm treatment...
Virtual RSPCA pet show is huge success
Proud pet owners, RSPCA experts and celebrity guests, came together on Sunday 14 June to take part in the RSPCA’s first ever virtual pet show.
The RSPCA’s One Fun Day offered the charity a chance to showcase the work of its centres and branches and raise much needed funds as...
Warning from vets as dog almost dies after swimming in water...
Vets issue warning on blue algae after a dog nearly died in Nottinghamshire after swimming in contaminated water.
Blue algae is a harmful bacteria that can develop in lakes and ponds during the summer months and poses a serious threat to dogs.
Emergency vets and vet nurses came to the...
Cat gets hot under the collar after rescue from car engine
The RSPCA rescued a cat after it got stuck in a car engine and was taken on a 70mph trip down a duel carriageway.
Tatty, a male ginger cat, travelled around four miles in the engine bay of the vehicle whilst it was driving on a duel carriageway at about...
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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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