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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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Cheeky Charlie looking for love in time for Valentine’s Day

The team at Dogs Trust Loughborough are hoping to find a forever family for a dog who is looking for love and some peace and quiet. Labrador cross Charlie arrived at the Loughborough rehoming centre in November through no fault of his own and has started to find the hustle...
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RSPCA reunites owner with cat – lost for six years

The RSPCA has reunited a cat with her owner after six years, thanks to the pet’s microchip. RSPCA Millbrook Animal Centre in Chobham received a call from a member of the public who had seen the cat traying in Shere, Guildford, on Tuesday (January 21). Fortunately, she was able to catch...
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Suffering dog found alone in Halifax

*WARNING - strong images, which some might find upsetting * The RSPCA is appealing for information after a dog was found alone in Halifax and in an ‘horrendous state’. The terrier-type dog was found with severely matted fur, emaciated with tumours on her face and abdomen, bad teeth and ingrowing claws. She...
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Joey the ‘Mogfather’ acts as surrogate to foster kittens

A cat who was rescued by the RSPCA after being found in the freezing cold with his placenta still attached is now helping other orphaned young kittens. Joey, the two-year old male tabby cat, has become a ‘surrogate mum’ to three litters of kittens after he was adopted by veterinary...
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Bearded dragon abandoned in cardboard box

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a bearded dragon was abandoned in a cardboard box on wasteland in the West Midlands. The bearded dragon was found in a soggy cardboard box on wasteland in Hughes Road, Wednesbury, on Sunday 26 January. A member of the public contact the RSPCA...
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Could Brits’ confusion be fuelling the UK’s stray cat crisis?

Research by Cats Protection found that many people are confused by what to do when they find a stray cat and almost half of Brits would not approach an unfamiliar cat. Unlike domestic dogs, who primarily live indoors and usually only venture outside with their owner, it’s often difficult to...
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A third of workers believe a dog would make them happier...

Having a dog in the office can dramatically improve employee productivity and wellbeing at work, research conducted by Workthere reveals. Workthere conducted research to determine UK office workers attitudes towards having a canine companion at their place of work and found that 44% think having a dog in the office...
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The UK tops poll of pet-loving Europeans

A new survey from Agria Pet Insurance reveals that the UK comes top for loving pets. Despite the UK leaving the EU on 31st January, one thing is for sure regarding the UK's place in Europe – we still love our pets the most. The latest survey by Agria Pet Insurance...
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PDSA helps your pet fight the flab

PDSA’s veterinary experts offer their top tips to help pets fight the flab and keep them healthy, trim and happy. It’s estimated that up to 50% of all UK pets are now overweight or obese, which makes it clear that pet obesity is an issue. PDSA Vet Nurse, Joanne Wright, said:...
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Wigan Council asks dog owners to ‘paws and pick it up’

Wigan Council is hoping residents will follow the lead on a new campaign that encourages dog owners to clean up after their pets. The ‘Paws and Pick it Up’ campaign is looking to crackdown on the small minority of dog owners who flout the law and spoil public spaces for...
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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...