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RSPCA commended in two award categories for learning at work programme
The RSPCA has been ‘commended’ by Learning at Work Week 2024 after hosting sessions for staff and volunteers on coaching, wellbeing and inclusivity.
The animal welfare charity came third in two categories: Inspiring a Lifelong Learning Culture Impact Award and the Supporting Business and Organisational Goals Impact Award.
Learning at Work Week takes place...
Paws off the sweet treats this World Chocolate Day
Many of us might be enjoying a treat to celebrate World Chocolate Day (7 July) this year, but our furry friends definitely shouldn’t be joining in.
Vet charity PDSA is warning pet owners about the dangers of chocolate after a seven-month-old German Shepherd, Narla needed life-saving treatment after she ate...
Feline Pancytopenia – Senior Vet advises what to look out for
Senior Veterinary Advisor at Agria Pet Insurance advises cat owners on signs of Feline Pancytopenia
A current recall of some cat food brands is in place due to a possible link to the condition Feline Pancytopenia. Affected cats present with a very low red and white blood cell count, which...
New research reveals hot walks are biggest risk of heat-related illness...
As temperatures soar, experts warn of dangers of inappropriately exercising dogs especially if these are flat-faced breeds and offer advice on keeping your dog safe
Dog owners, especially those of flat faced breeds such as English Bulldogs, Pugs and French Bulldogs, have been urged by a coalition of dog welfare experts and organisations, to take...
Top tips to keep your furr baby hydrated, healthy and happy...
We all know that keeping your pooch hydrated is vital to their health and happiness, especially during the summer months.
But did you know that dogs need 3 to 4 times their normal water intake in hot weather, depending on their size and activity levels - and dehydration can...
Rescue dog raises motherless kittens at Battersea
A former resident of much-loved animal rescue charity, Battersea, has been melting hearts after taking a litter of kittens under his wing.
Unlikely father figure, Bertie, is a one-year-old Labrador who has spent the last several weeks caring for seven motherless kittens brought to the charity in need of urgent...
Abandoned bald lurcher puppies are recovering well in RSPCA care
Four lurcher puppies who were found abandoned in a bag near a river in Leatherhead are recovering well in RSPCA care.
Norma, Jean, Bradley and Cooper are being rehabilitated at the RSPCA Millbrook Animal Centre in Surrey after they were found abandoned in a plastic bag at the beginning of...
Nearly one in five owners considering rehoming their dog when lockdown...
New research shows that the burgeoning market of pandemic dog owners fear they can’t give a suitable home to their pets as lockdown restrictions ease.
The research, released this week by The Kennel Club as part of its Open for Dogs campaign, shows that almost a quarter (23%) of all...
Arden Grange celebrates silver jubilee year at Paws at the Palace
Arden Grange is delighted to be making its debut visit to Paws at the Palace, the UK’s largest and fastest growing festival devoted to dogs and their owners.
Taking place at Blenheim Palace over the weekend of 3-4 July 2021, Paws at the Palace provides an ideal opportunity to get...
Cycling a penny-farthing to raise many pennies to help animals in...
A team of six animal lovers cycled 205 miles in one day to raise funds for the RSPCA - with one of the fundraisers cycling the entire way on a penny-farthing!
Bruce Walsh, Issy Pritchard, Tracey Pritchard, Gary Payne, Hamish Pringle and Christopher Musgrave-Brown took part in the ‘Chase the...
Hill’s introduces new GI ActivBiome+ technology to prescription diet range
Hill’s Pet Nutrition has announced the introduction of its pioneering new ActivBiome+ technology to its Prescription Diet Digestive and Sensitivities diets.
The new prescriotion diet ActiveBiome+ includes a unique blend of prebiotics which rapidly nourishes pets’ unique gut microbiome to tackle gastrointestinal issues in both cats and dogs.
With diarrhoea, vomiting...
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Cat’s leg amputated due to metal wire
A cat who was found in West Yorkshire with metal wire twisted tightly around his paw has had to have his leg amputated.
Keith was taken into a vet by a member of the public who’d found him straying in their garden in Leatham Park Road, Featherstone, on 27 October...
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