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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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Dogs Trust asks for help to name adorable rescue puppies

A litter of five rescue puppies born at Dogs Trust’s Rehoming Centre in Glasgow during the Coronavirus pandemic are looking for help from the public to name them. The team at Glasgow is launching an online poll to name the puppies and are calling on the public to get involved...
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Heroic animals ‘who also served’ honoured this VE Day

To mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day, leading vet charity PDSA is paying tribute to the brave hero animals ‘who also served’ and helped save countless lives during World War II. The charity is commemorating the milestone by sharing exclusive e-books which tell the remarkable stories of animal heroes...
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RSCPA rescue mission to save fox from manhole

A team of RSPCA animal rescuers worked together to free a fox cub stuck down a manhole in Birmingham. RSPCA animal collection officers Cara Gibbon and Vic Hurr, and inspector Nichola Geraghty went to a hostel in Grange Road, Birmingham on Monday 27 April after locals heard a fox crying. Vic...
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Are your lockdown animal snaps worthy of an award?

The RSPCA is offering young people the chance to win amazing prizes in return for them getting snap happy with their favourite animals. The RSPCA Young Photographer Awards is now open for entries and judges are hoping this year’s categories will appeal to more entrants than ever. Those aged 18 or...
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Lucky & Prince introduce new treats range

After a successful year with their ‘Raw to go’ premium eco-friendly sausage range, Lucky & Prince have launched snacks to complement their range. They are introducing premium Lamb Royale treat range to start with and will expand with snacks to each sausage flavour in due course. The snacks are produced using...
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Cats Protection and Dogs Trust welcome Lords debate on effect of...

Two of the UK’s biggest animal charities have joined force to welcome a House of Lords debate recognising the challenges faced by rehoming organisations during the Covid-19 pandemic. Cats Protection and Dogs Trust say that together with other animal charities, they are facing significant fundraising and operational difficulties as a...
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RSPCA teams up with Foodbank to provide vulnerable owners with food...

Two London RSPCA branches have teamed up with their local Foodbank to help provide a regular supply of pet food to vulnerable owners during the Covid-19 outbreak. The charity recognises that pets are very much a part pf our families. Some pet owners are concerned they may not be able...
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Paul O’Grady urges the public to donate to Battersea during ‘tough...

Paul O’ Grady and his new puppy, Nancy have sent staff at Battersea an encouraging video to help boost morale during these ‘tough times’. The video calls upon the public to donate what they can to help the much-loved animal charity’s homeless dogs and cats. During the heart-warming video, the Battersea...
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A Dog Is for Life Not Just For Lockdown, says Dogs...

Dogs Trust worries about impending puppy crisis as online searches for ‘to get a puppy’ rise by 120% during Covid-19 lockdown. The dog charity is asking the public to weigh up if they are truly ready for the realities of dog ownership before taking the leap, as searches to get...
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New report shows how dogs are making a difference in the...

New research undertaken by tails.com reveals the significant positive effect of caring for a dog on mental wellbeing. Working with charity partners StreetVet and Dogs for Good, with psychologist Emma Kenny, tail.com’s Dog Difference Report found that even prior to the outbreak of Covid-19, a staggering 99.7% of respondents said...
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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...