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Dogs Trust issues winter alert: Beware the hidden danger of Antifreeze...
As temperatures drop and winter weather sets in, Dogs Trust is urging pet owners to take extra care in protecting their furry friends from the hidden dangers of antifreeze.
Commonly used in de-icing products, screen wash and in car engines, antifreeze contains ethylene glycol, a highly toxic substance that can...
Eggs-pert advice on how to have a dog-friendly Easter
With the bank holiday Easter weekend fast approaching, Dogs Trust is reminding owners to keep chocolate out of reach of our four-legged friends.
As Easter eggs and other tasty cocoa treats find their way into homes, the charity hopes to raise awareness of the continued rise that the consumption of...
Almost two-thirds of lockdown puppy owners have struggled with their new...
Almost two thirds (62%) of people welcoming a ‘lockdown puppy’ have struggled to look after them over the past year, a survey by Agria Pet Insurance has found.
Issues with behaviour, social problems - such as fear and separation, the impact on family life and the impact on the working...
Soap star takes on marathon mission for PDSA
Former Hollyoaks actress, Gemma Merna is taking on her first ever marathon mission as she sets her sights on completing the London Marathon in October for vet charity PDSA.
Animal lover Gemma is planning to take on a virtual half marathon this April as part of her training and fundraising...
Elderly ‘snuggle-bug’ Seamus longs for someone to share the sofa with
As thousands of dogs have been snapped up during lockdown, poor Seamus has been overlooked time and time again.
The 10-year old Lurcher cross loves nothing more than snuggling up on the sofa – but he doesn’t have anyone to cuddle up to.
Staff at RSPCA Ashley Health Animal Centre, in...
Battersea preparing pandemic pets for life after lockdown
A year after lockdown began in the UK, many of us are looking forward to spending more time outside our homes as restrictions begin to ease.
However, the thousands of pandemic puppies bought over the past 12 months, used to having their owners around all the time could struggle.
To help...
Over a third of dog owners admit their pooch is overweight,...
A new study from Natural Instinct reveals that nearly half of dog owners have overindulged their pooches since the start of the pandemic.
Increased time at home has led to giving dogs extra treats, with 44% of respondents revealing they have fed their dog more treats every week, and 14%...
Appeal for funds to pay for double leg surgery for ‘gentle’...
A dog who was rescued by the RSPCA when her owner couldn’t take care of her needs major surgery on both back legs to help her work properly.
Eight-year-old American bulldog Marley arrived at the charity’s Crewe, Nantwich & District branch in February after being signed over into their...
Royal Canin survey reveals lockdown causes rise in urinary problems
New research from Royal Canin reveals a 39% rise in cats diagnosed with urinary disorders and a 10% rise in dogs.
The rise in cases has been linked to increased levels of stress in cats, caused by changes in routines leading to owners and children spending more time at home.
Yet,...
A guide to keeping your dog safe in the run up...
As people across the UK prepare for at-home Easter celebrations, Natures Menu is reminding owners to keep their chocolate out of paws’ reach.
To avoid an unexpected trip to the vets this Easter, Melanie Sainsbury, Veterinary Education manager at Natures Menu, shares tips for keeping dogs safe, symptoms to look...
How our four-legged friends help us cope during ‘ruff’ times
The Kennel Club advises how owners can ‘paw it back’ and be their dog’s best friend.
Three quarters of dog owners spent more time with their puppy during the pandemic, research released has found, and 88% agreed that their new four-legged family member has helped them cope mentally and emotionally...
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Make a plan for your pets this Christmas
Planning for a magical Christmas is in full swing, the decorations are already lining the aisles in the shops, and the kids have probably started hinting at what they want to find under the tree on Christmas morning.
But have you made plans for your pets this Christmas?
The RSPCA is urging pet...
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