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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...
Tips on How to Make Your Home More Accommodating to Pets
Welcoming a pet into your life brings a wave of unconditional love, playful antics, and heart-warming companionship.
But just like any new family member, they deserve a space that caters to their specific needs and desires. Transforming your home into a pet paradise doesn't require a complete renovation but rather...
National Pet Month educates on springtime pet hazards
Spring marks the beginning of bluer skies, warmer weather, and holidays. Whilst many individuals (and pets) eagerly anticipate the arrival of spring, it’s important for pet owners to be aware of the dangers spring can bring to their furry friends.
In April, pet lovers across the nation come together to...
Newborn puppy hand-reared by RSPCA rescuer after being ‘thrown from car’
Puzzle was found squealing in the road in Surrey
A tiny puppy with a cleft palate is being hand-reared by an RSPCA rescuer after she was ‘thrown from a car’ at just a few days old.
The tiny terrier puppy was found squealing in Burgoyne Road, Sunbury, on Friday evening (5...
RSPCA makes rehoming appeal for sofa surfer lurcher who has spent...
Alvin had untreated injuries when he was rescued by the RSPCA in the West Midlands
One of the longest-staying RSPCA dogs in England is hoping to find a comfy new sofa to curl up on after spending over two years of his life in kennels.
Four-year-old lurcher Alvin was rescued by the...
Starving and terrified cat spends 182 days in RSPCA care looking...
Poor Bud was abandoned at a vets before being rescued by the RSPCA
The RSPCA in Kent is looking for a loving home for a cat who was abandoned at a vets filthy and starving and in desperate need of care.
Nine-year-old Bud came into the care of the RSPCA Canterbury and District Branch in...
Pampered Pets: UK owners spend up to £5,244 a year on...
A quarter of pet parents feed their dog human food every day
Pet parents are willing to spend a considerable amount on treating their beloved pets, new research finds, with the favourite human treats of pets revealed as kale, cheese, and broccoli.
One in ten pet owners spend up to £5,244...
RSPCA’s ‘busiest’ Wildlife Friend pitches in for new microvolunteering scheme
RSPCA’s ‘busiest’ Wildlife Friend pitches in for new microvolunteering scheme
A prolific volunteer is calling for people with a love for nature to sign up for the RSPCA’s Wildlife Friends initiative.
Charlotte Lister (pictured) was among around 2,000 people who pledged to volunteer their time to become Wildlife Friends for the animal charity...
Pet owners urge to check garden for these five toxic plants
As Spring blossoms across the UK, thoughts turn to transforming our gardens for the warmer months ahead.
With longer days beckoning us outdoors, it's no surprise that many of us are starting to plan how we'll transform our outdoor spaces just in time for BBQ season.
But for those with...
I’m a vet, and here’s how to tackle your pet’s separation...
Over 9 million dogs and cats in the UK have anxiety. Vet recommends five ways to tackle anxiety in pets.
Vets are urgently warning pet owners to address the alarming rise in pet separation anxiety, revealing the issue still hasn’t improved following the pandemic.
According to a survey on pet...
Insta-grim: Why the most popular dog breed on Instagram is the...
French bulldogs are popular on Instagram - but their ‘cute’ look comes at a cost
With 39 million posts, French bulldogs are the most ‘Instagrammable’ dog breed in the world - but behind the cute photos is a sinister health issue.
The RSPCA is raising awareness of the serious health complications...
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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.
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