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Paralysed dog getting veterinary treatment

Severely paralysed dog walks again with pioneering cell transplant treatment

Neurologist vets at Bristol Vet Specialists have helped a severely paralysed dog to walk again, following pioneering cell transplant treatment.

Owned by Miss Sasha Reed, Arthur the six-year-old male Cockapoo became paralysed in August 2021 following a ‘slipped disc’. This left him with the most severe injury in dogs with ‘slipped discs’, where all sensation and movements below the spinal...

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Pet Adoption Simplified With New Central Database For Rescue Dogs & Cats

A team of animal lovers in Cambridgeshire, who are determined to make finding the right pet to adopt a great deal easier, have launched a new central database to simplify the process of finding rescue dogs and cats in need of adoption.

Recent TV and news articles confirm that there has been a dramatic rise in the number of pet owners parting with their dogs and cats. There are many...

Four inspirational young people nominated for major Crufts award

The Kennel Club, which runs the world's greatest dog show, Crufts, has revealed the finalists for the prestigious YKC Young Person of the Year award. The accolade celebrates the dedicated, inspirational and selfless actions of young dog lovers, all of whom are members of the Young Kennel Club (YKC).

The YKC Young Person of the Year award is the highest achievement for young people...

CVS opens brand new Ambivet practice in Derby

CVS has opened a brand new state-of-the-art small animal veterinary practice on Alfreton Road in Derby to care for pets in the local area.

The new £1.3 million Ambivet complex is a 3,500 square ft. building on Northedge Business Park. It houses the very latest veterinary facilities and equipment.

Four consulting rooms offer a significant number of vet and nurse appointments...

Canine crime: Expert tips to reduce the risk of pet abduction

With dogs being the most commonly stolen pet in the UK, dognapping is an ongoing issue that pet parents should be conscious of. But new laws which will make pet theft a criminal offence across the country could see those convicted of 'pet abduction' face a fine or a maximum five years in prison.

While these new proposals are a step in the right direction, it's important that dog...

RETRIEVERS REIGN AMONG RECORD NUMBER OF GLOBAL CONTENDERS AT CRUFTS 2024

Crufts, which takes place next month at the NEC Birmingham, will see over 24,000 dogs from 50 different countries compete in hundreds of competitions, displays and demonstrations, over four days.

Hailed as the world's greatest celebration of man's best friend, the 2024 event will follow more than 200 breeds on the journey to the famous Best in Show finale, with the trophy awarded...

Applications for dog parks in unused fields set to rise after Cheshire planning appeal successful

The popularity of dog parks being set up in unused fields is only set to increase after a leading property consultancy won a planning appeal to create one in Cheshire.

Dedicated parks for training dogs are predicted to rise in popularity after Fisher German helped Steph Cheadle, director of the Dog Paddocks in Lower Whitley, gain retrospective planning permission on appeal after...

PDSA Weekly Vet Q&A - 6th February 2024

Dear PDSA Vet, I think my dog Coco has an ear infection as she keeps scratching her ear. What should I do? Harry

Hi Harry, an ear infection is an irritating and painful overgrowth of bacteria or yeast in the ear canal, usually caused by an underlying condition such as ear mites, a skin problem, or excess earwax. Ear scratching, pain and head shaking are all common symptoms of an...

Dog Wearing Glasses Surrounded by Flowers

Beware of the Bouquet - Vets issue toxic flower warning to pet owners ahead of Valentine’s Day

With bouquets of flowers one of the top presents for loved ones on Valentine's Day, the UK's leading emergency vets has issued a warning to pet owners - after they saw an 60% rise in flower related cases last February*.

As the month to celebrate love, the British Florist Association has estimated that 250 million stems of flowers are sold at Valentines globally.

To help pets...

Pet-friendly flowers for a Valentine's Day bouquet, and ones to avoid

A worldwide symbol of love and affection, floral bouquets are unsurprisingly a staple of Valentine's Day. There are so many flowers to choose from when crafting your Valentine's bouquet, giving you plenty of options for creating the perfect one for your partner's taste. But as many pet-owners know, some of the most popular additions to bouquets can be toxic for our four-legged friends, so...

Tan and White Short Coat Dog Laying Down in a Brown Wooden Floor

A vet's guide - everything you need to know about pet insurance

Pets are part of the family – they give unconditional love and are always there for us, through the ups and downs. That's why the vet charity for pets in need, PDSA, is reminding pet owners the importance of pet insurance should the worst happen.

"It's our responsibility to take care of our furry family members," explains PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing. "And unless you are fortunate...

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