Leading vet charity, PDSA , is warning motorists to clear up any highly toxic anti-freeze spills as they prepare their cars during the winter season.
PDSA Vet Nurse Shauna Walsh explains: “Ethylene glycol is the active component in antifreeze and is extremely poisonous for anyone, animal or human, who swallows it. It can also be found in screen wash, brake and radiator fluids, and if...
The RSPCA is inviting animal lovers across Devon to pick up their knitting needles and crochet hooks to help pets in need this winter, as part of its Big Give Back to Animals appeal.
The charity is appealing for handmade blankets that can offer comfort, warmth and security to animals - at a time when the ongoing cost-of-living crisis is leaving many families struggling to keep their...
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).
This Christmas, with increased demand for support, Dogs Trust is sending out gift parcels to homelessness services across the South West, bringing festive cheer to dog owners affected by homelessness.
Each year, through Together Through Homelessness , Dogs Trust aims to bring festive cheer to the dogs of people experiencing homelessness by delivering parcels filled with collars,...
The UK is set to face another wave of snow and freezing temperatures in the coming weeks, according to the Met Office , pet owners are being urged to not overlook the dangers winter poses to dogs.
While a dog’s fur can offer some natural insulation, extreme weather can pose serious risks, including frostbite and hypothermia.
But not to worry, the Head Vet at Tails.com Sean...
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...
It comes as no surprise that the UK is a nation of pet lovers and a recent survey suggests that for many of us, they are the number one priority. Latest figures from PDSA reveal that there are 10.9 million cats and 9.9 million dogs living in UK households.
A study of 2,000 besotted cat and dog owners by Confused.com reveals the lengths brits go to to keep their beloved animal cosy....
Having the responsibility of a pet has cost owners more than £500 in damage repairs, on average, new research reveals, as lockdown sees a surge in pet purchases.
And as the festive season fast approaches, more of us will consider adding a furry friend to our family. But you might be biting off more than you can chew, as more than one in five (22%) pet-parents admit their animals have...
Chestergates Veterinary Specialists has launched a new Specialist-led dermatology service to meet rising demand for the diagnosis and management of complex skin and ear disease in dogs and cats.
The service is headed by Sara Legnani, RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology, and will operate three days a week, working closely with Chestergates’ existing referral teams to deliver...
UK pet insurance brand Waggel ’s AI triage service has saved 80% of customers using the service a trip to the vet.
With soaring vet fees making the headlines, Waggel’s partnership with AI vet triage service Joii provides an alternative which in most cases allows owners to help their animal at home - removing the risk of costly vet fees and saving pets the potential trauma of an...
