*Warning* images may cause distress* The RSPCA is appealing for information after a cat which had severe ear cancer was found trapped in a home-made snare. A man spotted the cat with his neck caught in a snare – which tightens as the animal tried to get free – in his...

Nutravet has launched an advanced liver support sprinkle capsules into its veterinary exclusive range of animal health products. Launched in addition to the hugely successful Nutramarin, Nutramarin+ provides an advanced high strength support using a double enteric coated sprinkle capsule. Nutramarin+ uses a unique formulation of SAMe, Silybin and Turmeric...

As government restrictions prompt more people to have DIY fireworks displays at home, the RSPCA urges people to check for wildlife before lighting their homemade bonfire. The warning comes as a hedgehog mother and her five babies narrowly escaped death earlier this month when they were discovered hiding in a...

Dogs Trust Manchester has celebrated its sixth birthday – and finding forever homes for thousands of rescue dogs. Since opening on 23 October 214, the Denton-based rehoming centre has found homes for 4,897 dogs. It was only a matter of days after opening before they were celebrating finding a forever...

The RSPCA is thrilled that the Animal Welfare (sentencing) Bill, brought forward by Chris Loder MP, is one step closer to increasing the maximum sentence for the worst animal abusers. On Friday (23 October), the Second Reading of the Bill was completed, and it’ll now proceed to the committee stage...

Vets are calling on retailers to stop selling fireworks after a rescue dog bolted and was hit by a car after she was spooked by fireworks. Crossbreed Penny, a mix of Pug and King Charles Spaniel, ran off just when her new owner thought she’d successfully settled into her new...

Blue Cross is helping to find new homes for a group of 120 guinea pigs after taking in the biggest number of the small pets in the charity’s history. The national pet charity’s rehoming teams stepped in to take in the guinea pigs after getting a call for help from...

Barry Rubery, Co-Founder of kasperandkitty.com shed light on how pet parents are supporting their dog's wellbeing during and following lockdown. Lockdown completely transformed our lives; exercise regimes were thrown in the air, anxieties soared and supermarket shopping became more challenging than ever. No longer could we walk our dogs in...

Dogs Trust Snetterton has launched an appeal to find a very special home with room for three senior German Spitz dogs. This is a rare opportunity for lovers of the breed, as in the last five years (since January 2015) the centre has only seen two other German Spitz dogs...

The UK is facing crisis levels of ‘pet poverty’, according to figures released by PDSA, the vet charity for pets in need. The charity – which provides free and low-cost vet care for those who struggle to pay treatment costs for their sick and injured pets – said the financial...