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Kittens rescued from dirty rabbit hutch

Four kittens who were rescued from a dirty rabbit hutch are now ready for a fresh start and are looking for new homes. RSPCA officers rescued the four kittens after members of the public raised concern that they’d been abandoned inside a rabbit hutch in the garden of a property in...
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Feline Pancytopenia – Senior Vet advises what to look out for

Senior Veterinary Advisor at Agria Pet Insurance advises cat owners on signs of Feline Pancytopenia A current recall of some cat food brands is in place due to a possible link to the condition Feline Pancytopenia. Affected cats present with a very low red and white blood cell count, which...
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New research reveals hot walks are biggest risk of heat-related illness...

As temperatures soar, experts warn of dangers of inappropriately exercising dogs especially if these are flat-faced breeds and offer advice on keeping your dog safe  Dog owners, especially those of flat faced breeds such as English Bulldogs, Pugs and French Bulldogs, have been urged by a coalition of dog welfare experts and organisations, to take...
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Top tips to keep your furr baby hydrated, healthy and happy...

We all know that keeping your pooch hydrated is vital to their health and happiness, especially during the summer months. But did you know that dogs need 3 to 4 times their normal water intake in hot weather, depending on their size and activity levels - and dehydration can...
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Rescue dog raises motherless kittens at Battersea

A former resident of much-loved animal rescue charity, Battersea, has been melting hearts after taking a litter of kittens under his wing. Unlikely father figure, Bertie, is a one-year-old Labrador who has spent the last several weeks caring for seven motherless kittens brought to the charity in need of urgent...
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Abandoned bald lurcher puppies are recovering well in RSPCA care

Four lurcher puppies who were found abandoned in a bag near a river in Leatherhead are recovering well in RSPCA care. Norma, Jean, Bradley and Cooper are being rehabilitated at the RSPCA Millbrook Animal Centre in Surrey after they were found abandoned in a plastic bag at the beginning of...
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Nearly one in five owners considering rehoming their dog when lockdown...

New research shows that the burgeoning market of pandemic dog owners fear they can’t give a suitable home to their pets as lockdown restrictions ease. The research, released this week by The Kennel Club as part of its Open for Dogs campaign, shows that almost a quarter (23%) of all...
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Arden Grange celebrates silver jubilee year at Paws at the Palace

Arden Grange is delighted to be making its debut visit to Paws at the Palace, the UK’s largest and fastest growing festival devoted to dogs and their owners. Taking place at  Blenheim Palace over the weekend of 3-4 July 2021, Paws at the Palace provides an ideal opportunity to get...
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Cycling a penny-farthing to raise many pennies to help animals in...

A team of six animal lovers cycled 205 miles in one day to raise funds for the RSPCA - with one of the fundraisers cycling the entire way on a penny-farthing! Bruce Walsh, Issy Pritchard, Tracey Pritchard, Gary Payne, Hamish Pringle and Christopher Musgrave-Brown took part in the ‘Chase the...
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Hill’s introduces new GI ActivBiome+ technology to prescription diet range

Hill’s Pet Nutrition has announced the introduction of its pioneering new ActivBiome+ technology to its Prescription Diet Digestive and Sensitivities diets. The new prescriotion diet ActiveBiome+ includes a unique blend of prebiotics which rapidly nourishes pets’ unique gut microbiome to tackle gastrointestinal issues in both cats and dogs. With diarrhoea, vomiting...
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Burgess Pet Care welcomes the release of new Good Practice Code...

Burgess Pet Care has welcomed the release of the new Good Practice Code for Rabbit Welfare, which has been published by the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare. Burgess has championed animal welfare, particularly the care of rabbits, for many years. The code is available online and now the Burgess team is...
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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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Woman’s best friend! Men losing the battle for their partner’s affection…...

Women in the UK show more love for their cat or dog than their own partner, a new study has found. Research commissioned by Burns Pet Nutrition suggests millions of British men are losing the battle for their partner’s affection to the four-legged ‘so-called’ friend sharing their home.   The study found a third...