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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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Rescue dog who was terrified of the world earns his Good...

A dog who was so scared of the outside world that he’d be left ‘shaking and whining’ has earned his Kennel Club Good Citizen bronze award after almost 18 months of hard work and dedication by his adopters. Lorraine* and her family, from near Swaffham in Norfolk, adopted four-year-old Shar...
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Little and large canine companions hope to prove size doesn’t matter

The team at Dogs Trust Loughborough are looking for a forever home for a little and large devoted doggie duo. Although they may be total opposites when it comes to size, Mastiff Cross Tre and Yorkshire Terrier Cross Sydney are looking for the same thing when it comes to finding a forever home. Celine Di Crocco, Manager at Dogs Trust Loughborough,...
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Caring Clare helps to keep cats feline fine

Curious, independent, affectionate and playful, it’s easy to see why cats make great companions. However, there are times when the stress of visiting the vets can make even the most playful puss turn into the fiercest feline. Now veterinary nurse Clare Burrows is sharing her knowledge and experience to help owners...
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Brits go barking mad for dog friendly staycations

With some restrictions still in place for overseas travel 51% of dog owners plan to take their pet on a staycation this year. With a quarter of UK dog owners taking on their new pet during the pandemic, Blue Cross is offering advice to owners who may be taking their...
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The Kennel Club launches vital scheme to improve Dachshund health

The Kennel Club has announced it is launching a vital health screening scheme for Dachshunds, in partnership with Dachshund Health UK. The Kennel Club Intervertebral Disc Disease Scheme will be available for all Dachshund varieties and has been developed based on the existing Dachshund Breed Council IVDD screening programme, in...
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Terrific trio looking for treble the love in new home

Dogs Trust Evesham is on the lookout to find a very special home with room for not one, not two, but a trio of adorable pooches. Dad Dougal, aged six, his daughter Sandy and son Bobby, both aged three, came into the rehoming centre a few weeks ago after their...
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Battersea launches new pet baking series featuring frozen treats and pancakes

Baking has long been a favourite pastime for many of us, and during lockdown many more discovered the simple pleasure of whipping up a sweet or savoury treat from scratch. Now there’s no reason why our pets need to miss out on the joy that baking can bring, as Battersea...
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Cat needs emergency surgery after swallowing hair bands

A curious eighteen-month-old cat has been saved by PDSA vets after needing emergency surgery after swallowing a pile of hair bands. Owner Charlene Edwards, 35 from Gillingham, first noticed a change in Irwin when he went off his food. After changing his diet and tempting him with tasty treats to...
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RSPCA seeing less Staffies and more fashionable breeds

The RSPCA is seeing a growing number of French bulldogs coming into its care as owners struggle to take care of them due to complications and expenses caused by bad breeding. In 2020, the RSPCA took in more than 6,500 dogs with the majority going into the charity’s network of...
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UK-wide animal welfare crisis is a ‘real and significant’ risk unless...

Pet welfare in the UK will become a major issue unless owners can access options for affordable veterinary advice, says a leading vet-tech company. Joii Pet Care has more than 150,000 registered pets, whose owners can get immediate help and advice from qualified vets via online consultations 24/7. Vet-AI, which launched...
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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...