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Happy paw-lidays from the dog with the world’s longest tongue!

Just in time for the holiday season, Guinness World Records is pleased to reveal a new record holder on Santa Paws’ nice list! Ozzy, a four-year-old French mastiff and Bullmastiff mix from Oklahoma, has officially achieved the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the longest tongue on a living dog with a tongue measuring 7.83 in (19.89cm).

Ozzy’s owner Angela Pick says they picked him from the...

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PDSA weekly Q&As - 19 August

Dear PDSA Vet, I've heard that I need to be careful about flystrike during summer. What is this and what is the best way to protect my rabbits Esme and Pru? Pam

Dear Pam, flystrike is a life-threatening problem caused by flies laying eggs on rabbit's fur. These then hatch into maggots that can eat into the rabbit's flesh within 24 hours – it can cause terrible skin wounds and sadly...

PDSA Weekly Vet Q&A - 13 August 2024

Dear PDSA Vet, my dog Ringo seems to like eating grass, in the garden and when we're out on walks – Is it ok he does this? Glenda

Hi Glenda, it's a common misconception that if your dog eats grass, it's because they feel unwell and are about to vomit, but this is a myth! Dogs are omnivores, meaning that they eat both meat and plants. Eating grass is often completely normal behaviour...

Pet Remembrance Day (8 September)- how parents can support their children through pet loss

While many of us know just how heart wrenching losing a pet can be, for children it can be a deeply traumatic and life-changing time as it’s “one of the first major losses in the family a child is most likely to encounter”, says the UK’s leading expert on pet loss, Diane James.

This year, leading pet charity, Blue Cross celebrates its 30th year of their national pet loss helpline,...

CVS to open a new nurse training centre in Harrogate

CVS will open the doors to a new dedicated veterinary nurse training centre in Harrogate in autumn 2024.

The third CVS’ nurse training centre in the UK, CVTC Harrogate, will be situated on the site of CVS’ newly relocated small animal The Harrogate Vet and will be working alongside CVS’ central learning, education and development team.

The new satellite centre will be...

RSPCA fears for cats as weapon attacks on moggies soar in first half of 2024

The RSPCA is warning cat owners to be extra-vigilant this summer after new figures suggest felines are being increasingly targeted in deliberate weapon attacks - with the nation's wildlife also in the firing line.

New data from the animal charity reveals that the number of cats shot with an air gun, catapult/slingshot or crossbow has more than doubled in the first six months of this...

PDSA weekly Q&As - 6 August

Dear PDSA Vet,

I heard that there's a dangerous algae that grows in water in summer that can harm dogs. Is this true, and how can I keep my dog Jerry safe? Allan

Dear Allan, there is a type of bacteria known as blue-green algae that can be very harmful to dogs (and people). It grows quickly in hot weather, particularly in still or slow flowing water such as ponds, streams...

Pet owners flock to support local retailers on National Pet Shop Day

Pet product retailers across the length and breadth of the UK flung open their doors on Saturday 13th July to mark the first ever National Pet Shop Day, with more than 200 joining the official roll call of participants.

A celebration of the significant role that pet shops and stores have within local communities – National Pet Shop Day 2024 saw swathes of pet owners pop along to...

Blue Cross marks feeding over 3m pets for a day with pet food banks

Today national pet charity Blue Cross is marking the milestone of having helped feed over three million pets for a day through its pet food banks.

The charity is urging people to make use of the service, which with the support of the Pets at Home Foundation, has fed three million dogs, cats and small animals for a day since being set up to help struggling owners and keep families and...

CVS White Lodge practice improves post-operative pain scoring audits and resulting practice protocols

CVS’ White Lodge Veterinary Surgery in Exmouth has run a project to improve pain scores in cats and dogs post operatively and updated its practice protocols as a result.

The first opinion practice initiative has been recently recognised with RCVS Knowledge Champion status at its 2024 awards.

Post operative pain should be prevented for ethical reasons and due to a large range...

PDSA Weekly Vet Q&A - 30 July 2024

Dear PDSA Vet, my garden is full of plants, but it's also now full of slugs. Do I need to keep my eye on my dog, Caffrey around them? Thanks Lorna

Hi Lorna, slugs as well as snails can carry lungworm, which is a parasite that can cause life threatening illness in our dogs. Caffrey is at risk of catching lungworm if he eats slugs and snails so it's best to keep him away if he's...

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