Seasonal
The six best locations in England to take your dog for...
With spring officially here and it bringing warmer weather, dog walkers can expect longer days out with man’s best friend.
PDSA vets, together with PDSA Pet Insurance, have named the best dog walking locations across England to make the most of the great outdoors this season.
PDSA Vet Nurse Gemma Renwick said:...
Protect your pooch: 5 springtime hazards to watch out for on...
It's important to give your four-legged friend some fresh air and exercise every day, however during their daily run around, there can be more hazards out there than you may realise.
When the weather finally starts to turn, it's always a welcome break from our long British winters. However, each...
Five flowers that are toxic for pets revealed ahead of Mother’s...
With spring and Mother’s Day just around the corner and flowers making a very popular gift for many celebrations, it’s important to consider which are potentially dangerous for pets.
If you’re looking to gift flowers to a pet parent, you’ll want to ensure you avoid any flowers or plants that...
Vets warn owners to avoid these Valentine’s flowers!
Vets nationwide warn pet parents of the potential dangers hidden in romantic bouquets this Valentine’s Day.
While flowers such as roses, lilies, and tulips are renowned for expressing love and affection, some can also lead to potentially fatal health complications if ingested by cats or dogs.
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Valentine’s Day dash to vets after Welsh puppy eats tray of...
Dog owner Shannon Morgan devised an ingenious way of hiding her Valentine’s Day chocolates from her mischievous Cockapoo puppy called Belle.
Shannon slid the large Nestle Dairy Box under her sofa into a place she knew that 11-month-old Belle couldn’t get access.
There was only one problem: adorable Belle was one step...
How to spot hypothermia in pets
With temperatures set to drop again and snowstorms predicted for many parts of the country, PDSA vets have issued advice on spotting the signs of hypothermia in pets.
PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing explains: “Hypothermia is when a pet’s body temperature drops dangerously low. It can be very serious and,...
Survey reveals 1 in 6 people spend more on their pets...
Romance is in the air and new research suggests it’s not just human partners that benefit from the season of love.
Pet experts Jollyes surveyed 1,180 UK pet owners and found that Brits are considering spending more on their pets than they are on their significant others this love season.
The...
Start the year on the right paw: January marks Walk Your...
In January, dog owners nationwide are gearing up to celebrate their four-legged companions during Walk Your Dog Month and enjoy the great outdoors.
This annual event encourages dog owners to take their pooch for a daily walk, promoting the health and happiness of both pets and owners. From nurturing the...
How to keep cats safe in cold weather
Cats are generally good at finding warm, cosy places to rest if the temperature drops but young, old or cats struggling with health conditions may need additional care.
With a cold spell affecting much of the UK, Cats Protection has some top tips to help protect cats in plummeting temperatures:
If...
Vet issues warning about dogs wearing outdoor boots in the snow...
As temperatures reach below freezing and the UK braces itself for more snowfall over the coming weeks, Dr. Anna Foreman, Everypaw Pet Insurance’s in-house vet, has issued a warning against dogs wearing outdoor boots in the snow/cold weather as they’re ‘prone to causing a dog distress’.
It comes as research...
As the country faces the big freeze, Dogs Trust issues warning...
As the Met Office issues cold weather warnings across the country, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust, has issued its own warning, advising owners to keep their dogs away from ice.
Many dogs love to swim but with these freezing temperatures, they may find their usual spot frozen...
Vets urgent warning to certain dog breed owners during tick season
Veterinarian offers advice on how to prevent and remove ticks from pets why to NEVER buy parasite-prevention over-the-counter
With ticks most active from April to October, veterinarians are warning UK pet owners to be extra vigilant with parasite prevention.
Ticks are small, parasitic spider-like creatures that feed on mammals' blood. As...
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