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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 ingested...

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Neakasa Launches the M1 Game-Changing Open-Top Self-Cleaning Cat Litter Box

Neakasa, a leader in innovative pet care solutions, is proud to announce the official launch of its groundbreaking product, the Neakasa M1 Open-Top Self-Cleaning Cat Litter Box. Following a highly successful crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo, where it raised over $1 million from more than 3000 backers from Oct. 18 to Dec. 9, 2023, the M1 is poised to redefine cat care. The Neakasa M1 is...

Wakefield vets filled with pride after treating lioness

Vets at a leading Yorkshire animal hospital have carried out an eye examination and treatment on one of their biggest feline patients ever – a lioness.

The examination with a difference was carried out by veterinary experts from Linnaeus-owned Paragon Veterinary Referrals on a 23-year-old lioness at the popular Flamingo Land Resort in North Yorkshire.

James Rushton, head of...

Tips to help new Downing Street cat JoJo settle into his new role as First Cat

Cats Protection experts have offered advice to help Downing Street's newest political puss settle into life in the corridors of power.

JoJo – the family pet of new Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer – will join an illustrious club of cats to have access to the heart of Government following Labour's election victory.

From long-standing No.10 chief mouser Larry to former stray...

Top tips to channel your inner cat to help you through election day

Dogs may be the polling station stars this week, but Cats Protection says taking a tip from our feline friends can help us all through election day.

The UK's biggest cat charity says that while dogs may be the perfect companion for going to the booths, it's the stay-at-home cats that are the secret heroes when it comes to following the results as they come in.

Sarah Elliott...

Pet charities unite to issue hot weather warning to cat and dog owners

Cats Protection and Dogs Trust have joined forces to help owners keep their cats and dogs safe in the sun this summer.

The two leading pet charities say that despite their different quirks and behaviours, cats and dogs are equally as vulnerable when it comes to hot weather.

Alison Richards, Head of Clinical Services for Cats Protection, said: "We're a nation of pet lovers...

Cat who raised almost £40,000 for charity wins 2024 ‘Pet of the Year’

A cat stricken by allergies that lead to him tearing his fur off has raised almost £40,000 for animal charities after becoming a social media sensation .

Owner Rhia Watson, from Norfolk, is thrilled that the fundraising efforts have seen him crowned Vets Now's ' Pet of the Year'.

Five-year-old Morgan started attracting attention through pictures of him in the cute and...

Family cat left left needing emergency amputation after car accident

A beloved cat from Manchester was left needing emergency treatment at PDSA after a suspected road traffic accident.

Two-year-old Charlie Shaw had a severe injury known as 'de-gloving' where the entire length of his tail had been completely torn off from the underlying soft tissue, muscle, and bone. His injuries were so severe, he had to have his tail amputated.

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Charity champions the joys of mature moggies

As older cats take over three times longer to rehome than kittens, Cats Protection has launched #MatureMoggiesDay on 16 June to highlight the many benefits older cats bring and to inspire people to share heartwarming stories of their senior feline companions.

According to the charity, cats aged 11 years and older take an average of one month to find a new home, whereas kittens...

Compulsory microchipping of cats arrives but millions of cat owners risk a fine

From 10th June cat owners in England must ensure their pets are microchipped or face a fine of £500 but Cats Protection research shows owners of up to 2.2 million cats have yet to comply.

Early data from the charity's Cats And Their Stats Report for 2024 shows there around 1.9 million cats in England who are not microchipped and around 300,000 cats have owners who aren't sure if...

Cat-friendly picnic tips

You can't beat a spot of bonding with your cat. During the summer months, when we tend to be out more often, we might see less of our feline friends than we'd like, so finding ways to spend quality time with them is all the more important.

Cats and humans both love to eat, but doing so together can be tricky, especially as cats have certain dietary needs and limitations to consider....

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