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Cat’s leg amputated due to metal wire
A cat who was found in West Yorkshire with metal wire twisted tightly around his paw has had to have his leg amputated.
Keith was taken into a vet by a member of the public who’d found him straying in their garden in Leatham Park Road, Featherstone, on 27 October...
Preston luxury pet firm expands by opening its first store
Pet Hamper, based in Preston and launched during the Covid-19 pandemic, sells high-end goodies for cats and dogs.
Initially an online-only retailer, the company is building on its early success by opening its first physical store.
Following months of research, design and DIY, the new home of Pet Hamper offers a...
Nutravet launch smaller packs of dental supplement, Nutraplaque
Nutravet has launched smaller 15 packs of their oral health supplement, Nutraplaque.
The smaller packs make it easier for pet owners to trial the capsules and to test the palatability for pets. Plaque, tartar and gum inflammation are very common in pets and among the most common concerns seen by...
Pet parents would rather go without essentials than see their pooches...
Rover.com, the world’s largest online marketplace for loving pet care, has today revealed that almost half (45%) of pet parents are cutting back on luxuries in their own lives so their dogs don’t have to.
In fact, 68% say they’d rather go without essentials than have their pooch suffer, proving...
Organisers of Rabbit Awareness Week celebrate success of neutering campaign
Burgess Pet Care, the organisers behind the Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW), are celebrating the success of this year’s neutering themed campaign, with 98% of veterinary professionals surveyed stating that RAW continues to have a positive impact on the care of rabbits in the UK.
The survey, which was conducted by...
Appeal after kitten ‘thrown from vehicle’ in Cheshire undergoes surgery
The RSPCA is appealing for information after a kitten believed to have been thrown from a moving vehicle suffered serious injury.
The six-week-old, who has been named Winston by volunteers at RSPCA Crewe and Nantwich Branch, is now making a good recovery after his ordeal.
He was spotted by delivery driver...
RNLI and Dogs Trust team up to keep the nation’s dogs...
As millions are set to flock to the seaside to make the most of the warm weather, two of the UK’s leading charities – Dogs Trust and the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) – have teamed up to ensure our canine friends and their owners stay safe on the...
Survey reveals the health improvements in pets since switching to a...
Raw pet food and wellbeing company Bella & Duke have run their annual Health & Happiness survey, speaking to 1,399 dog owners, 212 cat owners and 33 cat and dog owners to concretely understand the beneficial impact its customers have seen since switching to a raw diet for their...
Over half of puppies and kittens seek vet care within their...
More than one in two puppies and kittens (56%) have needed veterinary treatment within the first couple of years of their lives, with seven percent requiring surgery and 2% passing away before they turned two.
The research, by London’s first all-inclusive vet clinic Snoots Vet, also found that more than...
Cat collared by drainage piping is rescued by the RSPCA
The RSPCA came to the rescue of a cat who was found with piping around her neck after going missing miles from her County Durham home.
Curiosity got the better of Lila as she ended up not only miles away from her owners in Chester-le-Street, but in a fix after...
Vet gives the low-down on Foxtail Grass dangers
Dog owners have described Foxtail Grass as “Vile, vicious and evil”.
But, why are pet owners so concerned and, what exactly is it and what can we do to protect our pets? Dr Jo Myers, veterinarian on platform Vetster, explains all below.
What is Foxtail Grass and why is it dangerous?
Foxtail...
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Fireworks: Six tips to help your pets cope this fireworks season
Many pet owners will be familiar with the helpless feeling of watching your pet struggle through an evening of loud bangs and bright lights. With the autumn months well underway and fireworks season almost upon us, it’s quite natural to be feeling apprehensive.
While it can be an anxiety-inducing time...
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