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Pet dog left untreated for weeks with chronic ear infections and...

A woman from Greater Manchester who failed to get veterinary treatment for her dog who was suffering from chronic ear and skin issues has been disqualified from keeping animals for five years. Emma Conway of Southfield Drive in Westhoughton, was handed the ban after appearing for sentencing at Wigan Magistrates Court...
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PDSA offer advice on spotting kidney disease in cats

The PDSA offer pet owners advice to spot the warning signs of kidney disease in cats. According to the PDSA, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a common illness seen in older cats that can sometimes be mistaken for old age. This is due to symptoms not displaying until an advanced...
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Experienced kitten carers needed at RSPCA Stapeley Grange

An RSPCA cattery in Cheshire is appealing for animal-lovers with the required experience to apply to hand-rear kittens due to a shortage of volunteers. Kittens who are just weeks old and without their mum have to be hand-reared to give them the best chance of survival. It’s an intense job...
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Birthday celebrations for veteran rescue dog

Dogs Trust Salisbury have thrown an extra special birthday party for one of its very important pooches (VIPs). Crossbreed Cody has spent three years with Dogs Trust and this week saw him have a tenth birthday party with his favourite friends at the Newton Tony Rehoming Centre. On average, most dogs...
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‘Look before you lock’ campaign to protect curious felines

Cats Protection are asking the public to check their sheds and garages for cats following a rise in the number of missing felines this summer. The UK’s leading feline welfare charity is asking people to ‘look before you lock’ to avoid curious kitties being trapped after receiving a spike in...
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Family of dumped bunnies rescued by the RSPCA

The RSPCA is appealing for information after 12 rabbits were abandoned and let loose in a field in the Wirral. The rabbits were spotted by a dog walker who quickly realised they were domestic rabbits so tried to collect them and take them to safety. He then contacted the RSPCA...
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Actor takes on cycling challenge to raise money for Dogs Trust

An award-winning actor cycled into Dogs Trust Manchester to meet some of the canine residents he’s raising money for. Sam Newman who had leading roles in Holby City, Casualty and Doctors and starred in the West End, is aiming to raise £5,000 for Dogs Trust by cycling from Lands End...
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Hill’s Pet Nutrition crowns their Kitten of the Year 2018

A kitten from Ealing has beaten nationwide competition to be crowned “Kitten of the Year 2018”, in Hill’s Pet Nutrition's annual competition. Fifi from Ealing fought off stiff competition from over 450 kittens to claw the converted title in the annual competition, which encouraged pet owners across the country to...
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Old age pooch looking for new home after owner dies

An elderly dog who is young at heart is looking for a new forever home after his owner sadly died. Eleven-year old Cocker Spaniel, Ferdi arrived at Dogs Trust Loughborough in March 2018 and has shocked the team with his puppy-like Zest for life. Ferdi’s owner had registered for a Dogs...
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RSPCA figures reveal that older cats take twice as long to...

RSPCA figures reveal that it takes twice as long to rehome an older cat and are urging people to consider adopting cat’s over the age of three. The animal welfare charity currently has 59 older cats* at its national centres, and as figures show it can take twice as long...
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Cat who can’t stop crying is looking for a new home

A stray cat who has problems with her eyes, which causes here to have constant tears is looking for a new home. The one-year old black feline was first brought into animal welfare charity, Mayhew by a member of the public after being discovered roaming the streets of North West...
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Top tips for puppy training

Puppy training can be extremely beneficial if started as soon as you bring them home. It not only helps to introduce good behaviour, but...

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...
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RSPCA animal centre looking for ‘extra special’ home for trio of inseparable...

The RSPCA is hoping to find an ‘extra special’ home for a trio of devoted cats who have come into the charity’s care following the sad death of their beloved owner.  Atlas, Taurus and Midnight arrived at Great Ayton Animal Centre in November and were understandably bewildered and scared at first after...