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Even early summer temperatures can cause heat...

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 lovers will be aware that extreme weather and heatwaves can be dangerous for dogs - sometimes even deadly - many will be unaware that exercising dogs in early summer temperatures can cause heatstroke in dogs. In some cases, heatstroke can prove fatal.  A recent study showed that nearly 75% of cases of heat-related...

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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Emma Purnell, RVN Cert.Nut. One of the most common and potentially complicated issues in rabbits are dental problems, but spotting these problems isn’t always the easiest. Rabbit dentition is unusual with incisors (and smaller peg teeth) at the front of the mouth and visible, with rows of cheek teeth (molars)...
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