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New year, new start for dog ‘no one wanted’ who finds...

A dog who was in RSPCA care for almost two years finally found his home - just in time for Christmas, and has started the New Year with his new family. Lurcher Walter came into the care of the RSPCA’s Danaher Animal Home, in Essex, in November 2022 when he was just a...
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Fire brigade and vets come to the rescue of pampered pooch...

A mucky pup needed an emergency trip to the vets after getting his toes trapped in the plughole in a freak accident while having a bath. Teddy, a pampered pooch from Bridgend, had just been bathed after rolling in mud in the back garden at the home of owner Kristi...
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Pet owners paws for thought before returning to work

Half of pet owners are concerned about leaving their pets to go back to work, according to a new study from Co-op Insurance. As a result of the pandemic, 40% of pet owners say they’ve spent more time with their pets recently than ever before. The study shows that on average,...
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Dogs Trust issues advice to owners on COVID-19 and dogs

Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, is issuing advice to reassure owners around coronavirus transmission and dogs following recent media coverage. There remains no confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) being transmitted from dogs to people. The main source of infection is human-to-human transmission. However, just like human hands,...
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RSPCA rescues four kittens abandoned in the scorching sun

The RSPCA is caring for four kittens found abandoned in a cat carrier down a country lane during the scorching heat on Friday 31 July. The charity was alerted to the incident by the police, and Animal Welfare Officer Siobhan Trinnaman attended the location in Curtis Mill Lane, Romford. Siobhan said:...
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A healthy diet after lockdown

Veterinary animal welfare charity, PDSA offer advice for pet owners to help to check their pet’s weight. If your pet was getting less exercise and, perhaps a few more treats over lockdown. now’s the time to check their weight and body shape. PDSA vet, Anna Ewers Clark, said: “Lockdown has been...
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Illegal traders sell fake pet medicines as consumers flock online to...

A new study by Seresto Flea and Tick collar shows that over 1 in 10 pet owners have been duped into buying counterfeit medicines online. The study of 2000 pet owners also revealed that 87% pet owners have purchased pet medicine from sites that have been known to sell counterfeit...
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Battersea offers its support to struggling pet owners

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home is urging people who need to give up their pet to think rescue first. Over recent weeks the charity has been giving advice to struggling pet owners through a dedicated behaviour advice line as it could only accept animals on an emergency basis. Now the charity...
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Caring for your pet in a heatwave

With high temperatures predicted in the UK over the next couple of days, natural animal health company, nutravet share some tips to keep your pets cool. It’s always lovely to be able to enjoy more time outside with our pets. However, during hot weather, it’s important to take extra care...
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Kennel Club launches video to help owners and their dogs ‘get...

The Kennel Club has launched a new video in a series for owners who want to active with their dog and ‘get started’ in dog showing. He’s your best friend and really rather handsome, and you think your favourite canine has what it takes to compete at Crufts, but where...
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Not so fantastic Mr Fox rescued after getting head stuck in...

A young fox was rescued by the RSPCA outside a church in Littlehampton after he got his head wedged in a coil reel. The fox was found in the church car park at St Catherine’s Catholic Church in Beach Road, Littlehampton on Wednesday 15 July. Father Carl Davies spotted the...
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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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It’s Blue Monday for cats as abandonments hit a three-year high

As the UK braces itself for the most depressing day of the year, Cats Protection has reported that abandonments are up 71% compared to 2021.  The charity took in 1,825 abandoned cats in 2024, a figure which has been rising steadily since 2021 when it was 1,068. This is depressing news...