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How to spot hypothermia in pets
With the frosty season in full swing, PDSA vets have issued advice for all owners on spotting the signs of hypothermia in pets, and what to do should a worst-case scenario happen.
PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing explains: “Hypothermia is when a pet’s body temperature drops dangerously low. It can...
Cardiff Muddy Dog Challenge raises over £51,000 for Battersea
Last weekend saw over 400 animal lovers and their dogs take part in Battersea Dogs & Cats Home Muddy Dog Challenge in Cardiff.
The event took place at Coedarhydyglyn Park in Cardiff and was made up of 17 obstacles suitable for both humans and four-legged friends with an option of...
Pets go free for National Dog Day with Mulberry Cottages
To help dog owners to celebrate National Dog Day, boutique holiday lettings agency, Mulberry Cottages is offering free pet stays on all bookings made on 26 August.
To take advantage of the offer, guests simply need to quote ‘NATIONALDOGDAY when making their booking to ensure their four-legged friend doesn’t miss...
Your dog can help you cope on GCSE results day
Blue Cross pet charity is offering tips to anxious teenagers awaiting their GCSE results.
Studies have shown that dogs can help lower stress levels, help people to cope with pressured situations and reduce feelings of anxiety and feelings of negativity.
In the run up to GCSE results day on 23 August,...
Government backs ban on third party sales of puppies and kittens
The government has announced a ban on third party sales of puppies and kittens in England to help drive up animal welfare standards.
The announcement confirms the government’s support for the prominent Lucy’s Law campaign and Defra has published a consultation on an outright ban that will mean anyone looking...
German Shepherd makes amazing transformation after years of neglect
A German Shepherd is looking for a new home after it took a whole year for her fur to grow back following years of neglect.
Six-year old Sheena was almost completely bald when she was rescued by the RSPCA in September last year.
A member of the public contacted the animal...
Cat reunited with owners after being found 80 miles away
A cat that went missing for eight months was found more than 80 miles away thanks to the help of the RSPCA.
Frankie, aged three, went missing in January on his first venture outside his home in White Moss, Blackley, Manchester. Despite frantic searches, his owners couldn’t find him and...
Dogs Trust encourage Essex residents to have their say on dog...
Dogs Trust are encouraging residents in Essex to have their say to prevent dog restrictions on local beaches.
Castle Point Council has launched a public consultation as it is giving serious consideration to the introduction of a Public Spaces Protection order (PSPO) – which would ban dogs from the beach...
Flea-ridden kittens dumped in Kent graveyard
The RSPCA is investigating after two kittens were abandoned in a basket in a Kent graveyard.
The animal welfare charity was alerted to the kittens on Tuesday 14 August when a local woman found the basket dumped in the graveyard off Capel Road in Sittingbourne.
The two eight-week old kittens were...
Dog charity to host dog theft prevention event in Uxbridge
Dog Trust is to host a dog theft prevention event in Uxbridge to offer advice to locals.
Dog theft is sadly on the rise across London and Dogs Trust are inviting locals in Hillingdon to an event, which will offer advice on how to keep your pooch safe.
Hillingdon is said...
New service allows dog owners to create toys to ease separation...
Online sitter service, DogBuddy has pioneered a new service which allows dog owners to turn their family into dog toys to ease separation anxiety.
New research by DogBuddy reveals that 93% of Brits worry about their dog will miss them when they go on holiday and almost half (48%) say...
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Appeal to pay for lifesaving surgery for dog left tied to...
A local RSPCA branch is appealing for funds to cover the £3,000 surgery to rid a rescue dog of cancer.
Six-year-old springer spaniel Daisy was taken in by the RSPCA in October after she’d been found tied to a tree in Kent.
She’s now being cared for by RSPCA Essex South, Southend & District Branch in Essex.
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