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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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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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Cotswold RAW returns to the ‘WILD’ side

This month Cotswold RAW extends its rural offer with the launch of its second wild countryside flavour, Duck & Venison. Whilst it’s well known that Cotswold RAW is a vocal advocate of rural sustainability, the local farming community and the wider countryside economy, it’s worth noting that Cotswold RAW is...
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RSPCA urging animal lovers to take on marathon challenge

The RSPCA is urging animal lovers to sign-up to run the Brighton Marathon 2019 to raise money to help animals in need. The animal welfare charity has 14 spaces for Brighton Marathon next year and is urging people to don their running shoes and take on the challenge for Team...
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Cat owners unknowingly feeding their pets poor quality food

New research has found that cat owners are unknowingly feeding their pets poor quality food. A study of 2,000 cat owners revealed that many are oblivious about what foods could be harmful to their moggy’s health – with some even sharing takeaways and leftovers. A fifth of owners don’t even know...
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Natural pet skin care company launches campaign to use less plastic

Natural pet skin and coat care company, WildWash are launching a campaign to use less plastic and help to cut down on pollution. WildWash uses PET plastic bottles for their products, which are the most recyclable plastic bottles, however most enter the municipal solid waste stream instead if bring recycled. Discarding...
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Top cat names revealed for World Cat Day

Tigger and Daisy are the most popular cat names in the UK, according to a survey commissioned by Natures Menu. The survey was commissioned in celebration of World Cat Day on August 8 and found that Tigger is the most popular name for a male cat, whilst Daisy is the...
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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...