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Around half of the stray cats rescued by Woodside Animal Welfare Sanctuary have an out-of-date microchip which prevents potential owners being traced.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

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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,...

Festive plants that can be harmful to our pets

Decorating our houses with greenery for the festive season has been a tradition for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. But many of the plants we love to bring into our homes at this time can actually be harmful to our pets.

PDSA Vet Nurse Shauna Walsh said: “Various plants can be harmful or toxic if eaten, and our pets don’t always understand what’s edible and what isn’t. Pets can...

Transform Your Pet's Litter Box Experience with Proven Products

Managing your pet's litter box doesn't have to be a daily chore that consumes your time and tests your patience. Modern automatic litter boxes have revolutionized pet care, offering solutions that keep your home cleaner while giving your cat a consistently fresh bathroom environment. These innovative devices handle the messy work for you, automatically sifting through litter and removing...

PetSafe® launches pro hooded self-cleaning cat litter box

Cat owners rejoice. PetSafe® has made scooping and odours a thing of the past, with the launch of its ScoopFree™ Crystal Pro Self-Cleaning Litter Box . It's the latest addition to its popular ScoopFree TM range .

Its clever and compact design takes the hassle out of daily litter box maintenance – offering ultimate convenience and a truly hands-off experience, with no need to scoop,...

Bad luck to blame: Devon's black cats wait longer for their forever home

Two thirds of UK rescue centres (63%) say black cats are the hardest to rehome, with half (48%) blaming perceptions of bad luck.

Rising costs and increased animal intake are putting strain on UK's rehoming organisations, with 85% concerned for the future of their operations.

This National Black Cat Day (27 October), rescues call for an end to

Cats Protection charity outraged after tube bosses refuse to remove 'shocking' cat video

Animal welfare campaigners are outraged after Transport for London (TfL) bosses refused to delete a disturbing social media video that appears to condone cats being carried on escalators and sitting on platforms on London's underground.

Cats Protection raised serious concerns about the video, warning of the dangers and stress caused to cats when exposed to busy, noisy public...

Sussex vet honoured as Vet of the Year at Cats Protection National Cat Awards

A vet from a cat-only clinic in West Sussex has been named Vet of the Year at the prestigious Cats Protection National Cat Awards.

Joanna Szymanska, Clinical Director of Graylands Cat Clinic in Horsham, has been recognised by Cats Protection for her unwavering dedication, compassion and care for cats.

Joanna said: "Cats are the centre of my world. Everything I do is about...

How a Cat Water Fountain Can Reduce Urinary Problems in Cats

Cats are known for being picky drinkers, and many owners struggle to get their feline companions to consume enough water. This issue may seem minor at first, but dehydration in cats is closely linked to urinary problems, including urinary tract infections (UTIs), bladder stones, and even kidney disease.

A simple yet effective way to encourage hydration is by using a Cat Water...

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