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What to do with your cat when you go on holiday
As a pet owner there are always things to consider when booking a much-needed holiday and one of the main considerations to make is what to do with your pets.
Thankfully PDSA Vet Nurse, Nina Downing is here to help. She explains: “There are so many options to consider when...
Home sought for dog found abandoned on dark road with broken...
A ‘sweet’ young dog who was found limping along a dark country lane earlier this year is now on the road to recovery and hoping for a fresh start.
One-year-old lurcher Susie was rescued after being found limping along a quiet country lane by a member of the pubic, near Alcester, in Warwickshire,...
Beginners guide to camping with your dog
Have you ever wanted to take your furry family member camping? As the warmer months roll around, there’s never been a better time to try it!
Camping can be the ideal getaway for you and your dog, exploring a new place is a great activity for active dogs and their...
Big dogs take longer to rehome as cost of living puts...
Big dogs take almost twice as long to rehome as smaller breeds, according to figures released by the RSPCA today.
The RSPCA - the world’s largest and oldest animal welfare charity, which celebrates its 200th birthday this year - has released new figures that show it takes almost twice as...
Three-quarters of owners agree dog walks boost mood
Research from The Kennel Club released ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week has revealed the positive impact that dogs have on their owners’ wellbeing, not only through providing a source of comfort, but also by keeping them active and giving them a routine.
This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week is...
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...
Burgess Pet Care makes biggest ever donation to UK greyhound and...
Burgess Pet Care is thrilled to announce that six greyhound and lurcher rescue centres across the UK have won the highest number of nominations and will receive a share of £20,000 worth of Burgess Greyhound and Lurcher dry dog food, as part of a national campaign run by the...
PDSA shares hot weather advice to pet owners
With temperatures rising, people across the country will be planning how to make the most of the warm weather – but vet charity PDSA has issued a warning for pet owners ahead of the sweltering heatwave this weekend.
PDSA Vet Nurse, Gemma Renwick says: “Whilst some pets may appreciate pleasant...
Impending microchipping law catches many cat owners unawares
A significant number of cat owners remain unaware of the impending microchipping law set to come into force in a month.
With the deadline for all cats in England to be microchipped looming, a new survey has uncovered startling gaps in owner understanding.
The poll on 1,000 cat owners conducted for...
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’...
Man failed to get treatment for cat who was left with...
A cat who was rescued by the RSPCA with nearly every bone in his paw fractured, had not been taken to a vet by his owner and had suffered for up to a fortnight, a court has heard.
Buddy, a black adult cat, had broken four out of the five...
Scottish Pet Food Banks suffer from huge drop in donations
The pet food bank service which has been used as a lifeline by so many has been severely affected by the drop in donations it receives.
he Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home (the Home) works with 87 pet food bank providers across East and Central Scotland, providing meals to pet...
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