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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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Summer safety: Vet Nurse issues warm weather warning ahead of summer to pet owners

June sees the start of the summer season, and hopefully the beginning of some summer sunshine! The change in season brings new pet dangers to be mindful of - last year PDSA treated just over 300 cases of heatstroke.

PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing shares her advice on how to protect pets from hot weather dangers before the warmer temperatures hit.

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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...

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...

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...

Stainless steel cages pose ‘excessive noise’ challenge, survey finds

A significant majority (75%) of veterinary professionals find 'excessive noise' to be a challenge with stainless steel clinical housing, according to a recent survey.

CASCO Pet surveyed more than 650 veterinary professionals at leading veterinary exhibitions and conferences in the UK and USA (London Vet Show, VMX, WVC).

Respondents – all of whom work in clinics that use...

More than just a Store: National Pet Shop Day to celebrate services and solutions on the high street

When Johnson’s Veterinary Products surveyed pet owners as part of its 2023 report into UK purchasing habits, it discovered that over half of respondents (57%) would speak to the vet in order to remedy a pet’s flea issue, despite the majority stating they find pet shops and stores to be ‘knowledgeable’ and with an opinion that could be trusted.

It is this startling fact that has led...

The world's most pet friendly airlines

If you're a pet parent, you might have already considered or experienced flying with your furry companion. According to a survey from Condor Ferries1, 27% of pet owners intend to take three to five getaways with their pets a year.

Whilst it might seem like a straightforward decision to bring your furry friend along, it can be a stressful situation if you haven't researched airlines...

How to get pet hair out of bedding

Pet owners are being offered advice on how to get pet hair out of their bedding after sleeping with their furry-friends.

Mattress experts at WinstonsBeds.com have shared the best methods for removing cat and dog hairs from bed sheets and mattresses.

Almost half of dog owners sleep with their pets in the bed* whether that be for comfort, to help reduce stress or to help them...

PDSA Weekly Vet Q&As

Dear PDSA Vet, my 15-year-old cat, Gizmo never likes to venture outside, he much prefers an indoor life. Do I now need to get him microchipped? Thanks Mike

Hi Mike, as of 10 June this year, it will be a legal requirement for all cat owners to have their cat microchipped. It's a very quick and easy procedure that can be done at your vet. Even if your cat prefers the indoor life,...

Survey reveals how much Brits spend on unexpected pet costs each year

The cost-of-living crisis is causing many people to tighten their budgets and leaving many people living on the edge of financial security, with recent data showing that 46% of people have less than £1,000 in savings and 25% have £200 or less1. This indicates that if an unexpected cost such as a car repair or expensive dental treatment were to come around, many would not have enough saved to...

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