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Vets save cat after rare spinal infection left him paralysed

A cat facing death after being left paralysed by a rare infection has been saved by vets. Owner Samantha Smith feared four-year-old Maine Coon Geralt, who is a treasured connection to her late granddad, would have to be put to sleep after he collapsed in front of her. But vet specialist...
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Rescue dog awarded Blue Peter badge for work to help fearful...

A rescued Staffie has been awarded a Blue Peter badge for his work helping children overcome their fears of dogs - after conquering his own fear. Six-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier Bonzai was rescued by RSPCA officers in January 2018 when his owners were unable to look after him. He was...
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New Applaws Taste Toppers: On a tail-wagging mission to ‘Add More...

Applaws Natural Pet Food is thrilled to announce the global product launch of Applaws Taste Toppers. The 100% natural complimentary pet food is designed to simply be served on top of dry dog food and make mealtimes more interesting for dogs and their owners. Ask any dog owners and they’ll tell...
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One in five workers would quit their job if their pet...

New research from pet insurance provider Bought By Many reveals that 75% of pet owners are experiencing Peteration Anxiety – worrying about being apart and missing their pet. Separation anxiety is a recognised behavioural condition in pets, but few are aware of the impact being away from a pet can...
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Puppy with two broken legs finds her happy ending

A 12-week old puppy that was signed into RSPCA care after she suffered two broken legs is set to start in tonight’s (Wednesday 16 September) episode of The Dog Rescuers. Viewers of the popular 5 Select show will see Lola come into RSPCA rescue care after vets alerted inspectors to...
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Hill’s announce two name changes and launch a new bag size

Hill’s Pet Nutrition reinforce their Prescription Diet Urinary Care portfolio with two name changes and a new bag size. Hill’s Pet Nutrition has announced two name changes to its Hill’s Prescription Diet Urinary Care portfolio for dogs and cats. Prescription Diet Metabolic + Urinary Dog Food will become Prescription Diet...
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Miracle recovery for kitten shot with an air rifle

A tiny kitten that was left for dead after thugs shot him four times has made a miracle recovery – and found his forever home with the vet who saved his life. The kitten has been named Pirate after undergoing emergency surgery at Westway Vets in Consett to remove his...
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Dogs Trust Shoreham seek big hearted foster carers with room for...

Dogs Trust Shoreham is calling on local dog lovers who can accommodate large breeds to consider opening their hearts and their homes to a foster dog. The appeal comes at a crucial time for dog welfare, as the charity recently predicted that up to 40,000 more dogs could be at...
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Mayhew launches first radio advert to highlight ‘A Life Shared’ campaign

Animal welfare charity, Mayhew releases its first radio advert which aims to celebrate and illustrate the importance of the bond we share with our pets in these trying times. Through the advert which highlights the ‘A Life Shared’ campaign, they also seek to raise £5,500 to help vulnerable people and...
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How to reduce dog aggression and attacks

Vets4Pets share advice to pet owners on how to recognise and manage territorial aggression in dogs. Following the announcement that pet owners could now face a five-year prison sentence if they fail to prevent their dog from biting a postal worker, vets are revealing how to recognise and manage territorial...
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Only half of all cats receive regular veterinary care

A Royal Canin online survey reveals that 43% of all cats in the UK and Ireland have not seen a vet within the last year and 11% have never been to the vet. The survey of almost 1,979 cat owners revealed that the main reason owners didn’t take their cat to the vet more...
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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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Hefty fines in store for pet owners as 1 in 5...

UK pet owners face fines of up to £500 in the lead up to Christmas as nearly one in five (17%) claim that they won’t microchip their pets, despite the legal requirement to do so which recently extended to cats. Microchipping cats in England has been a legal requirement as of 10th...