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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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Barking Heads partners with the UK’s leading dog-friendly music festival

Natural dog food brand, Barking Heads has announced an exclusive partnership with the UK’s most dog-friendly music festival, Standon Calling. The partnership marks the first time the Hertfordshire-based music festival and Barking Heads have joined forces to deliver a completely new experience for festival goers and their four-legged friends. This year’s...
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RSPCA shares it’s ‘loneliest hearts’ looking for their forever homes

The RSPCA South Cotswolds branch is hoping to find loving forever homes for three of its ‘loneliest hearts’ being cared for by the charity. Barbossa, Gordon and Quentin are all cats looking to find homes after they came into the care of The Cotswolds Cats and Dogs Home recently. Haley Medlock,...
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HEAT WARNING: Experts reveal dangers of leaving dogs in hot cars...

Summer has finally arrived but it doesn’t come without its dangers. In 2019, the British Veterinary Association recorded a three year high in the number of dogs left in hot cars. To help avoid a nation of hot dogs, Nationwide Vehicle Contracts has pulled together advice on how to keep...
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Seven Dog-Friendly Activities for a pooch-perfect summer!

Ready for a fun-filled summer with your dog? As well as your family, it’s important to ensure your dogs are entertained, keeping active, socialising, and having fun. Below, experts at Canine Cottages have suggested seven dog-friendly activities to help make this summer the most paw-fect one ever! 1. Meetup with fellow...
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RSPCA welcomes landmark Bill to end live exports after 50-year campaign

A new animal welfare bill, which includes plans to end live exports after 50 years of campaigning, has been welcomed by the RSPCA. Published today (8 June), the Kept Animals Bill includes a proposal to end live exports of animals, tougher regulations on the imports on puppies, powers to restrict...
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RSPCA caring for lurcher puppies found abandoned in a bag near...

The RSPCA is caring for four 12-week-old lurcher puppies which were handed into a vet surgery in Leatherhead after they had been found dumped in a plastic bag by a nearby river. The charity is now appealing for information to find out how these puppies came to be abandoned. The member...
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New dog wellbeing drink launched to celebrate Pet Hydration Month

A new dog wellbeing drink has been launched ahead of July’s Pet Hydration Month, to offer dog owners a healthy way to keep their pooches hydrated this summer. Pet Hydration Month is marked each July to raise awareness of the importance of keeping pets hydrated and to remind owners to...
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Trimming your pet’s nails at home

Over the past twelve months, many pet owners have had to learn a thing or two about grooming their furry friends at home. PDSA vet Nurse, Nina Downing said: “Proper grooming is an essential part of any pet’s health, but nails and claws can be particularly tricky to maintain. Different...
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Number of RSPCA volunteers has doubled since the start of the...

This National Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June) the RSPCA reveals it has seen a surge in new volunteers since the start of the pandemic. During what has been a difficult 15 months for all charities, the RSPCA has been incredibly grateful to have doubled its number of volunteers since the start...
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RSPCA rescues young fox caught in football netting

The RSPCA rescued a juvenile fox which was caught by his neck and leg in football netting in a garden in Harrow. It is believed the poor fox had been trapped in the netting for at least three hours when he was rescued by RSPCA Inspector Simon Hoggett in Hazeldene...
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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...