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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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RSPCA calls on animal lovers to sign-up for the Great North...

The RSPCA is calling on animal lovers to don their trainers and take part in the Great North Run for Team Animal this September. The charity still has places left for the popular half marathon in Newcastle. Kimberley Nunn, from Leeds, is taking part in the race on September 12 after...
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Surprise arrival of Solar the foal at sanctuary

Staff at the Mare and Foal Sanctuary had a welcome surprise upon their arrival to work this week when rescue pony Sandy unexpectedly gave birth to a healthy colt foal. Named Solar, the foal is the first to be born during 2021 at the equine welfare charity based in Newton...
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Dumped cat sees fate intervene when her finders fall in love...

A couple who found an abandoned cat on their morning walk fell in love her and with the help of Mayhew we're able to offer her a new home. Otto and her husband came across a young feline trapped inside a litter box on their morning walk and noticed that...
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RSPCA delight as ban on ‘cruel’ glue traps is step closer

Proposals to bring in a ban on the use of glue traps have been welcomed by the RSPCA as they reveal they have been called to hundreds of incidents involving the sticky traps over the last five years.  This week a Private Member’s Bill was introduced calling for a...
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Wellness garden created at Dogs Trust Shoreham Rehoming Centre

Staff and volunteers at Dogs Trust Shoreham have joined together to create cool, calming spaces to enjoy with the dogs now summer has arrived. Led by Maintenance Operative Ryan Hawkins (pictured above with Banjo), the team are creating a “Wellness Garden” and shelters where staff and their four-legged friends can...
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£5,000 fines for animal cruelty offences under new Penalty Notices Bill

Individuals who commit offences against animals will face fines of up to £5,000 under new legislation introduced to Parliament yesterday. The fines will be introduced to ensure that offenders face tougher penalties for crimes in addition to the existing maximum 5 year prison sentence for the most serious offences.   The...
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Preventing dog theft

PDSA vets share how to keep your furry friend safe wherever you are. As reports of dog theft continue to be a topic of discussion in the media, it’s natural for owners to feel worried about their precious pooches. Although in some parts of the country it has been reported...
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Veterinary staff take on coastal challenge to raise money for police...

Two members of staff at a veterinary surgery in Surrey were inspired by the police dogs they treat to raise money for a new charity that supports ex-working dogs in their retirement. Practice manager Charlotte Bolshaw and Alyson Hardman, senior veterinary surgeon and owner of Rowley House Vets in Cranleigh, decided to embark on a fundraising challenge to...
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Barking Brilliant – new plant-based dog food launched

New plant-based dog food launched, with the highest protein content than any other plant-based dog food in the UK. Noochy Poochy was created by vet Lucy McKinna who set about creating a plant-based dog food to prove you can feed your pet in line with your ethics and still feel...
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Roadmap delay could be ‘silver lining’ for dog owners

With Covid restrictions remaining in place in England until 19th July, Dogs Trust says it’s a ‘silver lining’ for some dog owners who now have extra time to prepare their dogs for normal life returning. Since the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown came into effect earlier this year, Dogs Trust has...
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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...