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Faye Winter joins Feliway & Adaptil as ambassador for Pet Anxiety Month

FELIWAY and ADAPTIL, the experts in cat and dog wellbeing, is proud to announce that Faye Winter, TV personality and passionate animal advocate, is the official ambassador for Pet Anxiety Month this March.

As a proud pet parent to both cats, Paddy and Pebbles and her beloved dog, Bonnie, Faye is supporting this campaign to help raise awareness and provide support for other pet owners facing...

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Landmark feline cancer study reveals new genetic insights that could transform treatment options for cats

The first large‑scale genetic study of cancer in pet cats has uncovered crucial cancer‑driving mutations that closely mirror those seen in humans, offering new opportunities to advance diagnosis, prognostication and treatment for cats with cancer.

Part funded by CVS, the research - published in Science - marks a major step forward for the veterinary oncology field and could...

Can pets catch a cold from us?

The cold and flu season is well and truly in full swing, with coughs, sniffles and sneezes pretty hard to avoid. It’s often the case when one person in the household catches a cold, it can soon spread to everyone else in the house too, but the question many pet owners want to know the answer to – can your pets also catch your cold?

PDSA Vet Nurse Shauna Walsh explains: “Pets can...

Petplan’s vet decodes common cat behaviour: Here’s what to know

Petplan, the UK’s No.1 pet insurer , highlights the meaning behind common – and sometimes confusing - cat behaviour to help cat owners understand their pets better.

From allogrooming to the ‘zoomies’, Petplan’s vet, Dr Brian Faulkner breaks down what cats are trying to communicate by answering some of the most asked questions.

Why do cats groom themselves?

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Vets share antifreeze poisoning warning

Leading vet charity, PDSA , is warning motorists to clear up any highly toxic anti-freeze spills as they prepare their cars during the winter season.

PDSA Vet Nurse Shauna Walsh explains: “Ethylene glycol is the active component in antifreeze and is extremely poisonous for anyone, animal or human, who swallows it. It can also be found in screen wash, brake and radiator fluids, and if...

Pet Flavour Enhancers: Help Picky Pets Eat Better

Pet flavour enhancers add taste to food. They help dogs and cats who refuse meals. Many pets turn picky with age or health issues. These products use natural items like meat or veggies. They boost appetite without harm.

Research shows most enhancers focus on real flavours. Some raise concerns about hidden additives in pet food. Evidence points to natural toppers as safer choices....

WARNING for anyone looking to buy a pet online this Christmas

Leading animal welfare organisations warn unsuspecting prospective pet owners of the dangers of buying pets online after finding more than 400 adverts included red flags that could be associated with unscrupulous breeding and selling, or a sign that the animal was illegally smuggled into the country.

The Pet Advertising Advisory Group (PAAG), which includes animal welfare...

Law change is failing to ease stray cat crisis, charity warns

New legislation making it compulsory for all pet cats to be microchipped is failing to impact on Plymouth’s stray cat population, a charity has warned.

Around half of the stray cats rescued by Woodside Animal Welfare Sanctuary have an out-of-date microchip which prevents potential owners being traced.

The other half do not have a microchip at all, despite legislation brought...

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Cats Protection urges action during winter cold spells

As winter temperatures plummet across the UK, Cats Protection is urging people to keep a caring eye on stray and abandoned cats.

Cold snaps can worsen conditions such as arthritis for all cats and wintry chills pose a particular danger to outdoor cats without access to shelter or food. For them, the deadly risk of hypothermia or painful frostbite is real.

Daniel Warren-...

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Keep mince pies out of reach of pets to avoid emergency vet visits this Christmas

Vets are warning pet owners to keep mince pies and Christmas puddings out of paw’s reach over the festive period as more than three quarters report treating dogs for toxic ingestion after eating sultanas or raisins.

Eating the odd mince pie or slice of Christmas pudding may only risk adding a few inches to your waistline, but for dogs and cats, sneaking a few mouthfuls could be...

Modern Treatment Approaches for Cat Diabetes: What Every Vet Should Know

Feline diabetes is more common than ever before. Feline lifestyle, diet, and obesity all play their part. Many cats suffer from insulin resistance, glucose instability, and chronic complications.

Feline diabetes treatment methods are evolving quickly. Modern cat diabetes treatments are giving vets better control and flexibility. With better insulin options and new SGLT2 inhibitors,...

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