Current Affairs

May- 2014 -

7 May

Sanctuary seeks donations to fund refurbishment project

The Ferne Animal Sanctuary has launched its New Digs for Dogs appeal that aims to improve the rehoming facilities at its site in Chard, Somerset. The £1million project for 2014/15 is to build a new enhanced kennel block, improved grooming and veterinary care room, information hub, social unit, offices,…

2 May

Killer diet threat to millions of UK pets

Take-aways, biscuits, chips and even alcohol – are all fuelling an ongoing obesity crisis for British petsa ccording to vet charity PDSA. It has found that more than 10 million pets are being given fatty treats, due to owners sharing their own unhealthy eating habits with their pets in a well-intentioned but…

Apr- 2014 -

10 April

Survey reveals owners let pets share their beds

A new survey commissioned by Time4Sleep suggests that 22 per cent of dog owners and 28 per cent of cat owners are happy to let their cats and dogs cuddle up with them every night. The survey also revealed of those who said their cat or dog has slept in…

4 April

National Pet Month invites UK pet trade to join in silver celebrations

National Pet Month celebrates its 25th anniversary this year with the UK pet trade being urged to join the party and raise funds for their favourite pet charities. This national celebration of responsible pet ownership has helped countless pet organisations over the past 25 years with thousands of pet owners, vet…

3 April

Puppy socialisation plan to get Britain’s dogs back on track

Almost one in five dog owners admit that they are never or rarely in control of their dogs when out on a walk and half claim to be embarrassed by their dog’s behaviour in public, according to research from dog welfare organisations, the Kennel Club and Dogs Trust. The findings…

Mar- 2014 -

18 March

OASE E-learning course incentive launches

E-Learning company, OASE is offering companies who sign up to its E-Learning course the opportunity to win an iPad. Launched last year its E-Learning software was created to replace the seminars which were ordinarily held on a yearly basis, with the aim of E-Learning to reach more people than ever…

17 March

Dogs and Cats rehomed by Pets At Home

The UK’s biggest animal charities are putting animals up for adoption at chain store Pets At Home. Charities such as the RSPCA and Battersea Dogs & Cats have gone into partnership with Pets At Home which has seen animals on display in stores, available for an ‘adoption fee’. The announcement…

11 March

Research reveals £671,000 worth of pets stolen in the last 2 years

According to new research, thieves are stealing cats and dogs from all over the UK at an alarming rate. The UK’s first-ever Pet Theft Census from MORE TH>N Pet Insurance, reveals how one in every five cat and dog owners have experienced the theft of a pet during their lives,…

6 March

New campaign to target lungworm awareness

Despite a rise in owner awareness, 85 per cent of UK dogs remain unprotected against lungworm (Angiostrongylus vasorum) a potentially fatal parasite, a new survey reveals. The research, which questioned 1,000 dog owners, found that 80 per cent were aware of the deadly parasite, with more than five per cent having…

5 March

UK’s first Seminar Led Debate on Raw Feeding for Veterinary Students

On February 20, natural pet food company Natures Menu organised a UK first, an independent seminar led debate on raw feeding cats and dogs with veterinary students. The students of LUVS, Liverpool University Veterinary Society turned out in droves to find out more about the much talked about topic, which…