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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...
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Battersea welcomes new regulations to tackle cruel backstreet breeding

Leading animal welfare charity Battersea Dogs & Cats Home welcomes new government regulations which will clamp down on breeders who see dogs as nothing more than a way to make money. The new regulations, which came into force on October 1st will mean any breeder producing three or more litters...
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Battersea’s long stay Hope has her wish come true

One of the Battersea Old Windsor residents Hope has found a new home, after 287 days in kennels. The eight-year old Mongrel was found as a stray by a member of the public in Surrey back in November 2017, but despite being a friendly dog, she found it hard to...
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Double the devoted doggie staff at Dogs Trust Newbury

Dogs Trust Newbury can now care for more dogs than ever thanks to the ongoing funding from players of People’s Postcode Lottery. Since the state-of-the-art rebuild was completed earlier this year, rehoming centre team has doubled in size after recruiting three extra Canine Carers, a Veterinary Nurse, Training and Behaviour...
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Run with the pack this National Fitness Day

A group of pooches celebrate National Fitness Day (September 26) with a daily pack run through the wilderness. The London based dog running service, Milo’s Dog Running, offers dogs physical exercise, socialisation and mental stimulation by giving them an environment whereby they can swim, run around in long grass and...
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Terrier found with severe injuries consistent with badger baiting

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a terrier was found with severe injuries consistent with being used for badger baiting in Cumbria. The black and tan female was found on Sunday September 16 in the Flimby area with significant lower jaw injuries where the skin has been ripped away...
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New ‘Dancing with Dogs’ challenge proves you can dance with two...

As Strictly Come Dancing returns, Dogs Trust is challenging dog owners to teach their dogs some new routines. Dogs Trust say Strictly is double the fun this year as now our four-legged friends can get involved, from the Pawso Doble to the Chow Chow Chow, the new routines can bring...
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RSPCA reveal their very own Oliver’s and Olivia’s in need of...

As the Office for National Statistics unveils 2017’s most popular baby names, the RSPCA reveals pets with the same names looking for new homes. Topping the list of the most popular baby names for 2017 were Oliver and Olivia and budding pet owners can take home an Oliver or Olivia...
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Pets get ready to ‘Scrumble’

Parentally-minded dog lovers have ‘scrumbled’ how to put poo-fect nutritional nosh-ups on the menu for their best friend. Putting pets first, owners are opting for pawdacious and proud-to-be-British ‘Scrumbles’ – a meat-filled, dry-food mixture with lots to bark about, which affordably tickles tender tummies, whilst staving off the smelly poos...
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International Rabbit Day: Abandoned bunnies looking for homes

To mark International Rabbit Day this weekend, the RSPCA is highlighting the plight of unwanted rabbits. Sadly, the animal welfare charity takes hundreds of unwanted rabbits into its centres each year, as owners often don’t realise the responsibility they are taking on. RSPCA inspectors regularly collect dumped rabbits and the charity...
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Four fantastic small dogs looking for forever homes

Dogs Trust Salisbury is appealing for homes for four small dogs with big personalities. Dogs Trust Salisbury are playing host to four pint-sized pooches who, despite being small breeds, are being overlooked by potential new families because they are not typical lap dogs. Ten-year-old Crossbreed, Lenny, two-year old Pomeranian, Max, three-year-old...
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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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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. Mette...