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Keep mince pies out of reach of pets to avoid emergency vet visits this Christmas

Vets are warning pet owners to keep mince pies and Christmas puddings out of paw’s reach over the festive period as more than three quarters report treating dogs for toxic ingestion after eating sultanas or raisins.

Eating the odd mince pie or slice of Christmas pudding may only risk adding a few inches to your waistline, but for dogs and cats, sneaking a few mouthfuls could be deadly. The...

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Animal lovers prepare for Great British Spring Clean to protect wildlife and pets from litter

National environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy has issued a rallying call to animal and nature lovers across the nation to 'Love Where You Live' ahead of the Great British Spring Clean (March 13 to 29, 2026).

Please feel free to add these dates and link to your community event pages where relevant to get your audiences involved.

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Festive plants that can be harmful to our pets

Decorating our houses with greenery for the festive season has been a tradition for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. But many of the plants we love to bring into our homes at this time can actually be harmful to our pets.

PDSA Vet Nurse Shauna Walsh said: “Various plants can be harmful or toxic if eaten, and our pets don’t always understand what’s edible and what isn’t. Pets can...

Pets and fireworks

Whiz-Pup! Dogs Trust Ilfracombe Issues Firework Advice to Help Owners Support Their Dogs

According to new research from Dogs Trust Ilfracombe, one in five people are negatively impacted by fireworks, and of those, 93% say fireworks cause distress in pets.

With firework displays expected to take place across the country over the coming days, Dogs Trust has issued practical advice to help dogs stay safe and settled.

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Have a pet with fireworks phobia? Prepare now to prevent injury and distress, urge vets

With fireworks season fast approaching, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has issued top tips to help owners protect their pets and livestock from possible injury and distress in the run up to Diwali (20 October), Bonfire Night (5 November) and New Year's Eve (31 December).

Signs of fireworks-related distress can vary from animal to animal. While some pets show obvious signs...

Pets at weddings

Nearly A Third Of Southampton Residents (34%) Would Include Their Pet in Their Wedding, Survey Reveals

New research has revealed that almost half of Brits (49%) would include their pet in their wedding party, with younger generations leading the charge, according to Bridebook . In fact, a combined 62% of Gen Z respondents said that they would consider inviting their pets to their wedding. Millennials are not far behind, with over half (51%) considering having their pet – or partner's pet – at...

Overweight dogs

4 in 10 pet owners would consider dog-safe GLP-1 injection amidst obesity crisis

New research from pet insurance experts at MoneySuperMarket has revealed that four in ten (40%) dog owners would consider giving their pet a GLP-1 style injection if it was recommended by a vet.

The findings come amid growing concerns about pet obesity, with an estimated 60% of UK dogs now overweight or obese.[1] The news follows bio-pharma company Okava's plans to trial a weight-...

Pets at home

Help pets graduate to their forever homes this autumn as a Blue Cross foster carer

As the new school year begins, it's not just students who benefit from a fresh start, animals in need do too. Fostering offers pets a chance to learn, grow, and thrive in a safe, supportive environment, much like children settling into a new classroom. Blue Cross Devon is appealing to animal lovers to become foster carers, offering temporary homes and comfort to homeless pets

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