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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...
Blackpool dog saved by PDSA vets after swallowing cow hoof treat
Veterinary charity, PDSA is warning people about the dangers of cow hoof treats after a dog needed emergency surgery to remove a piece lodged in her stomach.
Three-year old English Bull Terrier, Milly came a cropper after accidently swallowing a piece of her favourite treat.
Milly’s worried owner Jake Hartill, from...
How sleeping with your pet could improve your mental health
Two thirds of UK pet owners are allowing their furry friends to sleep in or on their bed, which has been shown to have a positive impact on mental health.
Nearly a quarter of UK pet owners admitted to always letting their pet sleep in bed with them, while two...
Young handler of the year crowned at Crufts
Charlotte Dalgarno, aged 23 and a three-year old Siberian Husky, Isaac won the Young Kennel Club Handler of the Year awards at Crufts.
The competition, which was open to TKC members from the ages of 6-24 and their dogs saw top young handlers compete for the sought-after title of YKC...
Self-isolation: have you made plans for your horses and dogs?
The RSPCA is encouraging horse owners to think about how they will care for their animals in the event they need to self-isolate.
The animal charity is suggesting horse owners speak to friends with horses about buddying up to help each other in the event of illness or self-isolation.
Dr...
Government urged to ban the sale of cruel small rabbit hutches
The Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund (RWAF) has issued a petition to the government, urging it to ban the sale of small rabbit hutches.
The RWAF are calling on the government to introduce new legislation to establish national minimum sizes for rabbit housing. Although there is a legal housing size...
RSPCA staff arrive at work to find sad dog tied to...
The RSPCA is appealing for information after animal centre staff arrived at work to find a dog tied up to the gate and abandoned.
Staff arrived at RSPCA Woodside Animal Centre, in Scudamore Road, Leicester early in the morning on Wednesday (4 March) to find the little grey Staffie tied...
Success for dog trainers from Middlesex and Cheshire
Two dog trainers have been recognised as inspirational dog training instructors at the Crufts KCAI Awards ceremony.
Andrew Preston from Congleton, Cheshire has won the KCAI Instructor of the Year award and Tig Stephenson from Uxbridge, Middlesex won the KCAI Significant Contribution award at the KCAI Awards Ceremony on Sunday...
Devon’s ‘oldest rescue dog’ hopes for new home
An elderly dog whose owner passed away before Christmas has her paws crossed in the hope that she will soon find a new loving home.
At the grand old age of 17, Bella the Terrier Cross is the oldest resident at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe, but she is now looking for...
Hundreds of dogs to walk in aid of rescue pets in...
A posse of pooches will be taking their owners for a walk, which is in aid of Bath Cats and Dogs Home’s annual Wag Walk on Sunday 17 May.
Hundreds of dogs took part last year in the fundraising event which is sponsored by local practice Bath Vets. Walkers can...
RSPCA appeal after rabbits dumped on doorstep
The RSPCA is appealing for information after three rabbits were abandoned outside a flat in Cambridgeshire.
The bunnies were left in the street in a cardboard box in Cherry Road, Wisbech, on Thursday 27 February.
One Netherland Dwarf rabbit and two Lionhead rabbits were discovered by a member of the public...
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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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