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Even early summer temperatures can cause heat stroke, Dogs Trust warns...
With sunshine finally arriving in many parts of the UK, Dogs Trust, the nation’s largest dog welfare charity, is warning dog owners that too much exercise in warm weather – even as mild as those forecast for this weekend - can cause severe health problems for our canine companions.
While most dog...
Week old puppies dumped in box in Sunderland field
The RSPCA is appealing for information to find those responsible for abandoning tiny puppies in a box in a field in Tyne & Wear.
The animal welfare charity has launched an investigation after the German Shepherd crosses – thought to be only one to two-weeks old – were found by...
PDSA raise awareness of diabetes in pets
Next week is World Diabetes Week and PDSA are raising awareness about how obesity can increase the risk of diabetes in pets.
According to the PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report, obesity in pets has been consistently identified as one of the main concerns of the veterinary profession. Being overweight not...
Battersea celebrates volunteers who have helped over 75 homeless animals
This week is Volunteers’ Week and Battersea Dogs & Cats Home is celebrating two of its dedicated volunteers who have made a real difference to the charity.
Animal lovers Sally Curren and John Sullivan from Walton on Thames have provided a temporary home for over 75 homeless animals since 2009.
The...
Pets get stressed in the summer too
nutravet is emphasising the need for pet owners to be aware that the summertime can be especially stressful for pets when environmental and routine changes are commonplace.
For pets, the holiday season often results in increased travel, vacations in unfamiliar places and separated from their owners for stays in kennels...
Kitten rescued after falling of South Yorkshire pub roof
A kitten had to be rescued by the RSPCA after falling off a Rotherham pub roof and became trapped between two buildings.
The little black and white kitten was discovered after pub staff heard frightened meowing coming from a dark, narrow gap down the side of the Mail Coach pub...
Two UK organisations shortlisted for Purina BetterWithPets prize
Two UK organisations have been shortlisted for the £75,000 Purina BetterWithPets Prize.
Medical Detection Dogs and Canine Hope are among a shortlist of five finalists who have a chance to win a prize of £75,000 – designed to support and accelerate innovative initiatives that harness the positive power of the...
Three is the magic number for doggy trio
A doggy trio prove that three really is the magic number as they help each other in different ways, from guiding their blind best friend to helping with the confidence of a fearful pup.
Storm, a four-year old Collie Cross, Ellie a three-year old Whippet Cross and Jetstream a one-year...
Dogs Trust teach kids how to stay safe around dogs
Hundreds of kids up and down the UK are set to learn how to stay safe around dogs during the second annual ‘Be Dog Smart Week’.
Dogs Trust will be delivering dog safety workshops to children across the UK during Be Dog Smart awareness week (11- 17 June).
During the course...
Experts predict an explosion of flea activity this summer
Experts warn of a summer explosion of flea activity in homes following the recent hot weather and thunderstorms.
The British Pest Control Association predict an explosion of flea activity as recent weather conditions are said to create the perfect bedding conditions and are stressing the importance of treating homes and...
RSPCA received two calls per hour about dogs in hot cars...
Despite warning to owners about leaving pets in hot cars, the RSPCA received more than 300 calls last week during the mini heatwave in England and Wales.
The animal welfare charity received 317 reports of animals in hot environments, the majority of which were dogs that had been left in...
National Lottery winners give dog charity a new leash of life
National Lottery winners worth over £35M have finished a ‘pawsome’ makeover of a bungalow for assistance dog charity Canine Partners.
The 30 strong group of winners transformed the two bedroom holiday home and its garden which will be rented out to people and families who use assistance dogs.
The ‘millionaire makeover’...
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