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Burgess Excel launches The Great British Small Animal Census for 2026 

Burgess Excel , the UK’s leading small animal specialist, has launched The Great British Small Animal Census for 2026, the largest dedicated survey into the lives, behaviours and wellbeing of the nation’s small animals.

Now open for entries, the census aims to strengthen understanding of small animal ownership. The outcomes will develop industry education and promote best practice, reinforcing...

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Birmingham Dogs Home appoints new Head Vet

Birmingham Dogs Home has appointed Dr Naomi Bradford as its new Head Veterinary Surgeon, a move that is set to significantly enhance the quality of care at the charity’s own clinic.

Naomi, who graduated from Nottingham University Vet School, brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role at the charity’s Solihull centre.

Having begun her career looking after...

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PDSA Weekly Vet Q&As

Dear PDSA Vet, I'm thinking of getting a pair of guinea pigs, what kind of diet do they need? Thank you, Rhona

Hi Rhona, The best diet for your guinea pigs' is one that mimics their natural diet as much as possible. We recommend the following, at least 85 – 90% of your guinea pigs' diet should be a mix of hay and growing grass (not grass cuttings), one teacup amount of fresh guinea...

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More than 25,000 pets reported missing since 2023

More than 25,000 pets have gone missing in the UK since 2023 reports Petlog, one of the UK's largest lost and found pet databases, as it urges owners to chip pets and check details this National Microchipping Month.

Petlog found that almost 5,000 dogs and over 20,000 cats were reported missing between January 2023 to June 2024.

However, during the same time period, a total...

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A decade of dedication to Homesitting - Peter Sinclair

Peter Sinclair, a sprightly 73-year-old from Birmingham, has been homesitting for a decade through Homesitters Ltd, to embrace an active lifestyle and enjoy his golden years.

His journey into homesitting began after witnessing the joy his wife, Lorraine, found in the role. She had retired a few years before Peter, and quickly fell in love with the homesitting experience. Inspired by...

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Woodgreen features in new campaign with IKEA UK

IKEA UK has partnered with Woodgreen Pets Charity to create a ‘Cat-alogue’ and ‘Dog-alogue’ featuring pets from the charity and IKEA’s brand-new pet range, UTSÅDD. The partnership aims to raise awareness of the charity’s work in helping pets and their people, and to celebrate the dogs and cats in all their glory, as they wait for their forever home.

In a heartwarming collaboration,...

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Dear PDSA Vet, I take my dog Spencer everywhere he's allowed but with the summer sun, is it wise to take him out in the car with me? Thanks Seb

Hi Seb, it's important to remember that dogs die in hot cars and on hot walks! As a rule of thumb, if it's going to be a warm day, be prepared and take Spencer for his walks and expeditions at the cooler parts of the day, either early morning...

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9 Expert Tips to Help Dog Owners Take Hay Fever in their Stride this Summer

Many dog owners experience hay fever symptoms because of their allergy to grass pollen. For most people the worst months are May to July when grass pollen release is at its peak. The amount of pollen in the air affects your reaction at a particular time and varies according to weather conditions. Airborne allergens expert Max Wiseberg offers his advice to help dog owners take hay fever in...

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Keep Your Pets Safe from Mould: Signs, Symptoms and Solutions

Pets enrich our lives by sharing our hearts, homes, and sometimes our beds. But just like us, they can be susceptible to hidden dangers in the home. One such danger is mould exposure, which can pose significant health risks to both humans and pets. While some moulds are harmless, others can produce harmful toxins that can make your pet seriously ill.

Thermal imaging experts at tester...

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Human-sized dog house unveiled to raise awareness for abandoned pets in the UK

British home appliance brand Hotpoint , together with animal welfare charity Blue Cross , have unveiled a larger-than-life, super-sized dog house in London to kick start a long-term partnership to help raise awareness of, and find forever homes for, the rising numbers of pets waiting in rehoming centres across the UK.

The Hotpoint Forever Home pop-up in Butler’s Wharf will run from...

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