Bristol Vet Specialists is celebrating the first anniversary of its mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (mTEER) programme, a minimally invasive surgical option for dogs with severe mitral regurgitation secondary to mitral valve disease (MVD).
A major contributor to ill health in older dogs, MVD affects thousands of small-breed dogs across the UK, including Cavalier King Charles...
A rescue pooch who was saved from a home with more than 200 other dogs finally has a family to call her own, after nearly three years in kennels - thanks to TikTok.
Sweet Collie cross Sadie was rescued by the RSPCA from a large-scale hoarding situation, where around 200 dogs were living in unsuitable conditions, in outdoor compounds with little socialisation - and then she spent...
On Friday 30th October, during Guinea Pig Awareness Week (GPAW), guinea pig owners, veterinary teams, charities and rescues across the UK are being encouraged to take part in the Big Pig Health Check, a nationwide challenge aiming to deliver 500 five-minute guinea pig health checks in a single day.
The challenge comes as new research from the Small Animal Census by Burgess Excel...
Flea season is here and growing concern among pet owners is showing, with UK searches for “symptoms of fleas in cats” soaring by 4,150% over the past month.
While fleas are often seen as a problem for pets, an infestation can quickly spread throughout the home, with eggs and larvae hiding in soft furnishings such as carpets, sofas, bedding and even curtains. With peak flea activity...
The RSPCA’s Walk to Remember returns this autumn, calling animal lovers together to honour pets who have passed.
Walk To Remember is a flexible fundraising event where individuals, families and communities walk In Memory of a beloved pet on National Pet Memorial Day - on Sunday 13th September 2026.
Last year more than 900 people came together through Walk to Remember to...
The RSPCA has released a new documentary to highlight the plight of pets who have been selectively bred to have exaggerated physical features.
The documentary - ‘Flawed by design: the hidden cost of the ‘perfect’ pet’ - was released on Youtube last week, fronted by reality TV personality, Olivia Bowen.
It comes as the RSPCA launches a new strategy report - The Shape of...
Blue Cross is calling on cat owners in Devon to neuter their pets to avoid the hundreds of unplanned litters of kittens needing the charity’s care.
The charity is facing a hidden pet welfare crisis due to the ongoing cost of living crisis and is concerned that pet owners are not neutering their pet to avoid vet fees. There are also concerns that owners may be deliberately breeding...
Summer is a wonderful time for pets to enjoy spending more time outdoors, but while gardens burst into colour during the warmer months, many popular plants can pose a serious risk to curious cats, dogs and rabbits.
Leading vet charity PDSA is reminding owners to be aware of common poisonous plants and flowers that could cause illness if chewed, eaten or, in some cases, even brushed...
The RSPCA and Dogs Trust say their new Dog Ownership Guide, focusing on the behaviours which underpin responsible dog ownership, will help tackle dog control problems and reduce dog bites.
The charities - who have jointly launched the Dog Ownership Guide - believe that if adopted and used effectively it could help improve relationships between dogs and owners and prevent situations...
