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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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Battersea cat finally finds new home after 161 days in cattery

One of Battersea Dogs & Cats home longest feline residents has finally found a new home after they posted a video of her on Facebook. Ruby, the nine-years-old Tortoiseshell spent 161 days at Battersea’s Old Windsor Cattery in Berkshire, over seven times longer than the average Battersea cat. Staff at the...
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Dogs Trust Shoreham set for festive fun at annual Christmas fair

Dogs Trust Shoreham is inviting locals to join them at their annual Christmas Fair on Sunday 25th November. The event is packed full of fun for all the family, including four-legged-friends and Supporter Relations Officers, Lisa and Pia are excited to enter the festive season with the rehoming centre’s supporters. Pia...
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Mayhew therapy dogs visit Buzzfeed UK and Channel 4 to help...

Therapy dogs from Mayhew visited staff at Audible, Buzzfeed and Channel 4 this month to help relive stress for staff. Over the past month, dogs enrolled in Mayhew’s visiting animal therapy programme ‘ThreaPaws’ paid the special visits as part of a corporate stress prevention drive inspired by World Mental Health...
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One in three pet owners have been alerted to danger by...

According to a new study, one in three pet owners have been alerted to danger by their four-legged companions. Researchers who polled 2,000 pet owners found that their animals have warmed them of hazards including fires and carbon monoxide leaks. One in 10 pet owners claimed that their much-loved cat or...
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Staffie Fred hoping to bowl over new owner

A handsome 10-year old Staffie is struggling to find a new home after arriving at RSPCA’s Leybourne Animal Centre in Kent, in September. Fred arrived at the Kent rehoming centre when his owners could no longer care for him and is hoping to bowl over a new owner. Like his...
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PDSA offer advice to pet owners about antibiotics and pets

This week (12-19 November) is World Antibiotics Awareness Week and in their Pet care Column, PDSA aim to raise awareness of antibiotic resistance. Antibiotics have served as a cornerstone of modern medicine; however inappropriate use means some bacteria are developing to them. UK veterinary charity, PDSA aim to raise awareness...
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Nutravet adds to its industry leading range with probiotic capsule

Natural animal health company, nutravet have launched a new veterinary strength probiotic capsule to aid recovery in dogs and cats. Nutraflora has been developed to help aid recovery in dogs and cats following treatment and helps to increase the number of beneficial bacteria and repopulate the balance of good bacteria...
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How to pamper your pet

Are you a pet parent looking for ways to indulge your four-legged companion? Are you looking to return their love by treating them to a special meal or gift? Whatever the occasion – whether it’s Rover’s first birthday or Garfield has gone a whole day without knocking a glass off...
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Battersea Academy helps rescue and rehoming centres worldwide

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has launched a new centre for professional development that will support rescue and rehoming organisations across the world. The Battersea Academy brings the charity’s 158-years’ experience to the fore and will equip animal welfare practitioners with the insight and skills they need to increase their...
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Equine ban for man after two horses left to starve in...

A man has been banned from keeping equines for five years after neglecting two horses, in a case brought by the RSPCA. Pail Simpson of Maple Avenue, Alsager appeared at North Staffordshire Justice Centre on Wednesday 7 November to be sentenced for three animal Welfare Act offences, after pleading guilty...
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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...