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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...
How to keep pets calm this fireworks season
Natural pet health experts, nutravet share their tips to help pets during the fireworks season.
Many dogs and cats are fearful of the loud and sudden bangs that are hear sporadically at this time of year. The fireworks season starts earlier each year, extending from October right through to the...
RSPCA launch spooktacular online fun day in aid of rescue animals
The RSPCA has organised an afternoon of Howl-o-ween fun for all the family to help raise funds for animals in need this autumn.
The animal welfare charity is celebrating all creatures great and small – but in particular those that might give some people the heebie-jeebies like black cats, rats,...
Vets remove knee-length sock from Spaniel’s abdomen
A 2-year-old Cocker Spaniel was rushed to Terrington Vets, King’s Lynn on 14 October after swallowing a mysterious artefact.
The mysterious object turned out to be a knee-length riding sock that had made its way to Alfie’s abdomen and needed to be surgically removed - at which point it looked...
Day of the dog celebrations as puppies find new families
It will be all treats and no tricks this Halloween for these four frightfully cute puppies who have all found new homes, thanks to Dogs Trust Glasgow.
The Yorkshire terrier cross puppies – Imelda, Hector, Miguel and Emesto – were all named after characters from the Disney film Coco, the...
Fears for animals as restrictions prompt more DIY displays at home
The RSPCA fears that this fireworks season could be the worst in decades for animals as more people opt for DIY displays at home due to Covid-19 restrictions.
RSPCA polling has revealed that 21% of UK adults plan to hold a private display at home this year with 20% who...
Will you be dressing your dog up for Instagram this Halloween?
Halloween is nearly here and while so many of the usual celebrations won’t be happening this year, it might still be fun to celebrate as a bubble.
However, coronavirus restrictions are affecting your area, dressing up in terrifying costumes and carving pumpkins will still be great fun for the whole...
Speaker’s cat Patrick elected nation’s Purr Minister
After weeks of campaigning from some of the nation’s greatest pawlitical minds, the search for Battersea’s Purr Minister 2020 is over.
The much-loved animal welfare charity has today named Patrick, belonging to Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, as the winner of their public vote.
Despite some fierce...
RSPCA warning after cat is found suffering in “barbaric” homemade snare
*Warning* images may cause distress*
The RSPCA is appealing for information after a cat which had severe ear cancer was found trapped in a home-made snare.
A man spotted the cat with his neck caught in a snare – which tightens as the animal tried to get free – in his...
Nutravet launches advanced liver support sprinkle capsules
Nutravet has launched an advanced liver support sprinkle capsules into its veterinary exclusive range of animal health products.
Launched in addition to the hugely successful Nutramarin, Nutramarin+ provides an advanced high strength support using a double enteric coated sprinkle capsule.
Nutramarin+ uses a unique formulation of SAMe, Silybin and Turmeric...
Check for hidden hedgehogs before lighting bonfires, warns RSPCA
As government restrictions prompt more people to have DIY fireworks displays at home, the RSPCA urges people to check for wildlife before lighting their homemade bonfire.
The warning comes as a hedgehog mother and her five babies narrowly escaped death earlier this month when they were discovered hiding in a...
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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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