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Poultry pet owners reminded to keep birds safe as bird flu returns to UK

The RSPCA has issued important advice to poultry pet owners ahead of the winter months to help keep their birds safe from the spread of avian influenza.

As migratory wild waterfowl, including ducks and geese, are now returning to the UK over winter, the risk of avian influenza unfortunately increases. The RSPCA therefore urges people with backyard flocks to ensure they are following the UK and...

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Bristol Vet Specialists Celebrates One Year of Its Canine mTEER Programme

Bristol Vet Specialists is celebrating the first anniversary of its mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (mTEER) programme, a minimally invasive surgical option for dogs with severe mitral regurgitation secondary to mitral valve disease (MVD).

A major contributor to ill health in older dogs, MVD affects thousands of small-breed dogs across the UK, including Cavalier King Charles...

‘Britain’s loneliest dog’ finally gets her happy ending - thanks to TikTok

A rescue pooch who was saved from a home with more than 200 other dogs finally has a family to call her own, after nearly three years in kennels - thanks to TikTok.

Sweet Collie cross Sadie was rescued by the RSPCA from a large-scale hoarding situation, where around 200 dogs were living in unsuitable conditions, in outdoor compounds with little socialisation - and then she spent...

Guinea Pig Welfare Forum 2026 brings experts together to tackle key welfare challenges

Veterinary professionals, academics, welfare organisations and guinea pig enthusiasts gathered in Birmingham for the Guinea Pig Welfare Forum 2026, where experts from across the sector explored some of the most pressing challenges facing guinea pig health and welfare.

Co-hosted by Burgess Excel and Guinea Pig Welfare UK, the event brought together leading voices in veterinary...

National ‘Piggy MOT’ challenge launches aiming to health check 500 guinea pigs in one day for Guinea Pig Awareness Week

On Friday 30th October, during Guinea Pig Awareness Week (GPAW), guinea pig owners, veterinary teams, charities and rescues across the UK are being encouraged to take part in the Big Pig Health Check, a nationwide challenge aiming to deliver 500 five-minute guinea pig health checks in a single day.

The challenge comes as new research from the Small Animal Census by Burgess Excel...

CVS colleagues and clients raise over £75,000 for StreetVet

CVS’ colleagues and clients have raise have raised over £75,000 for StreetVet since July 2025.

The money raised from the collaboration will help StreetVet to deliver much needed free accessible veterinary care to the pets of those experiencing homelessness by taking the practice to the pavement, providing essential medical supplies, preventative treatments and daily pet essentials,...

PDSA urges pet owners to start preparing for Bonfire Night - NOW!

With fireworks season just over one month away, leading vet charity PDSA is warning pet owners to start preparing their furry friends now.  

The vet charity for pets in need has urged owners to take action as soon as possible in a bid to reduce the extreme distress and suffering that fireworks can cause to four-legged family members.

PDSA Vet Nurse, Shauna Walsh, said: “Our...

The Countess Bathurst‘s dog Copper taking a rest on one of the Blue Light Tartan dog beds

The National Foundation for Retired Service Animals (NFRSA) has teamed up with British manufacturer Big Dog Bed Company (BDBC) to create a collection of Blue Light Tartan dog beds, with proceeds supporting the charity’s work.

The beds were created to help provide dogs with somewhere comfortable to rest their paws, and provide a helping paw to service animals whose working days are...

Crufts launches UK wide search for nation’s unsung ‘Hero Hounds’

The search has begun for the UK’s most inspiring canine, as Crufts opens nominations for the 2027 Hero Dog Awards.

Presented live at Crufts, the annual awards celebrate dogs whose courage, loyalty, and unconditional love transform lives.

This year’s awards feature a revamped format, so every dog has a chance to shine. Rather than splitting entries into restricted categories...

Dog-friendly lights trail near London has new magical displays

Hertfordshire's largest Christmas light trail, Ashridge House Illuminated, returns for 2026 with brand-new installations, spectacular projections transforming the House itself, and immersive moments to delight visitors of every age.

Step into an all-new Illuminated at Ashridge House, inspired by the much-loved Christmas poem 'A Visit from St. Nicholas' by Clement Clarke Moore. A...

What Does Your Pet Really Get Up to When You're Not Looking?

Ever wondered what your dog does on the school run without you, or where your cat disappears to for hours on end? Thanks to modern pet tech, you can finally find out — and the results are often hilarious.

The Secret Lives of Our Pets

Most pet owners have asked themselves the same question at some point: what exactly does my pet do all day? Whether it's a dog left at home while you're...

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