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8 tips for protecting your home from wet dogs
Last year, the UK saw 12.5 days of rain throughout January and 16.5 the year before, and while some may be able to hide from the rain, there are 13.5 million dogs across the UK that will need walking - meaning lots of wet paws and muddy coats.
Despite what...
Nutravet offers tips and advice for pet owners during the Covid-19...
Natural animal health company, Nutravet continued their dedicated support for pet owners throughout the Covid-19 crisis with a continued campaign of updates and advice on pet health to make sure pets receive the best care possible whilst many veterinary practices offered a limited service.
The company who manufactures the...
Fat cat found with huge lump of matted fur was unable...
A cat who had put on so much weight he wasn’t able to groom himself properly was found with a huge lump of matted fur on his back.
Lucky was taken in by the RSPCA after an officer was called by neighbours who were concerned for his welfare due to...
Are you ready to get the pawty started with the ‘Virtual...
LondonCats Worldwide want to keep you entertained and feline good whilst stuck at home with their brand-new Virtual Kitty Corner.
Live streaming on Saturday 11th July from 12pm, the virtual event will be filled with delightful treats for the whole family to enjoy.
You can expect an epic festival-style day of...
Pups drenched in oil rescued by Dogs Trust as cruel puppy...
Dogs Trust is warning the public about the perils of buying dogs via online adverts after rescuing dozens of smuggled pups since the start of lockdown worth tens of thousands of pound.
Since the beginning of lockdown on 23 March, when demand for puppies began increasing rapidly, Dogs Trust has...
One in three puppy buyers could not identify a reputable breeder
The Kennel Club urges people to ‘wait it out’ before getting a puppy as pandemic buyers fall victim to scams, rip offs and rogue breeders.
With the surging demand for ‘pandemic puppies’, scams rife and rogue breeders cashing in, dog welfare organisation the Kennel Club has released tips to help...
RSPCA braces for summer surge in abandonments
The RSPCA is bracing itself for a surge in abandoned animals and fears the fallout from the Covid crisis could see more owners struggling to keep their pets.
Typically, the charity sees abandonment peak in the summer months, with 16,519 animals reported abandoned between June and August 2019, which accounts...
Dog tied to tree and left in dark woods
The RSPCA is appealing for information after a Staffordshire bull terrier was heard barking for help after being left tied to a tree and left in the woods.
RSPCA inspector Rebecca Goulding was called to Gledholt Woods in Huddersfield on Tuesday evening (30 June) by local people who’d heard a...
Celebrity canines raise over £21k for PDSA in just seven days
Kerry Irving and his Spaniel companions, Max, Paddy and Harry have raised an incredible £21,764 for PDSA in just one week, ahead of their Ben Nevis challenge next month.
The fundraiser breaks the charity’s records for the largest sum raised for a single volunteer challenge in such a short timeframe.
Kerry...
Pet owners with low immune systems need to be vigilant, warn...
Experts are calling for pet owners with weakened immune systems to be especially vigilant in treating their pets as fleas can pass on blood borne infections that can be fatal.
Pet owners with compromised immune systems can have fatal complications to blood borne infections from parasites, such as fleas –...
Paper bags to replace plastic in RSPCA charity shops
The RSPCA is replacing plastic bags with more environmentally friendly paper ones across its branch charity shops in a big to become more eco-conscious.
The animal welfare charity has launched paper bags across its shops this week so branches can choose to use paper bags over plastic ones. The RSPCA...
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Seven year ban for West Yorkshire woman who left dog with...
A woman who failed to get veterinary treatment for her dog who was suffering from serious health issues has been disqualified from keeping animals for seven years.
Abigail Barker of Raylands Way in Leeds, left female French bulldog Cookie with what a vet described as ‘severe’ skin lesions and a...
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