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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...
Protecting your pets in a heatwave
We’re set for a heatwave this weekend, with temperatures set to soar to over 37 degrees in some parts of the country.
We know that the heat can be uncomfortable for us, let alone our pets! Although the glorious sunshine is a great opportunity to spend more time outside, it’s...
Lack of funds for veterinary care reason for 40% of cats...
The UK’s animal-loving reputation is wonderful thing. But do we really love our pets as much as we think we do?
This International Cat Day, Agria Pet Insurance, together with a busy cat rescue and one of the UK’s leading vets, explain why very often, love alone really isn’t enough. ...
Nine ways to have fun (and stay safe!) with your dog...
With another heatwave sweeping across the UK this weekend, the RSPCA is urging dog owners to take extra care and keep their pets safe.
The animal welfare charity doesn’t recommend walking dogs during the hot weather as it can be dangerous for their health and welfare.
Pavements and roads can get...
A quarter of puppies are taken from their mothers too young
A quarter of puppies in the UK are separated from their mothers too early, according to a new Dogs Trust study.
One in four people got their puppies before the advised age of eight weeks old, according to new findings from Dogs Trust’s pioneering dog welfare study ‘Generation Pup’.
Dogs Trust...
RSPCA reminds dog walkers to take care around livestock
The RSPCA is reminding dog owners and walkers of the importance of keeping their pets under control to avoid devastating attacks on livestock.
The call comes after three sheep were injured and two sadly died following a dog attach in a farmer’s field in the Runcorn area this month.
The...
Cat Clichés: Top 10 cat facts this International Cat Day
Veterinary expert myth busts the top Googled searches for cats including how cats are lactose intolerant and hate having their whiskers touched!
Ahead of International Cat Day (8th August), Natures Menu, the UK’s leading expert in raw and natural pet food, has created a list of the Top 10 most common...
YuMOVE teams up with GB heroes to launch Wagletics
YuMOVE and Team GB heroes Laura Muir, Lauren Steadman and Jemma Reekie are on a mission to keep dogs active for life with the Wagletics.
Current GB athletic heroes British 1500 metre record-holder and 2 x European champion Laura Muir, 3 x Paralympian and Rio 2016 silver medallist Lauren Steadman,...
Top cat names of 2020 revealed!
It’s almost International Cat Day! In celebration of all things feline, partners of the day, cat-loving Agria Pet Insurance reveals the most popular cat names of 2020!
As ever, it’s very interesting to see how much popular films and TV influence the name choices!
Is yours on there? Or has your...
PDSA offers advice on keeping fleas at bay
PDSA vets offer pet owners expert advice on preventing parasites on four-legged friends and in the home.
During lockdown we’ve enjoyed lots of warm sunshine, but it can lead to big problems when it comes to fleas and our four-legged friends.
PDSA Vet Anna Ewers-Clark said: “Despite recent changes to the...
Fire brigade and vets come to the rescue of pampered pooch...
A mucky pup needed an emergency trip to the vets after getting his toes trapped in the plughole in a freak accident while having a bath.
Teddy, a pampered pooch from Bridgend, had just been bathed after rolling in mud in the back garden at the home of owner Kristi...
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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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