Year: 2020

Public should not buy pets online, West Midlands Police warns

West Midlands Police is warning the public against buying pets online without visiting them first, as they fear criminals are taking advantage of the current Covid-19 pandemic. Online sellers are using the current crisis restrictions as an excuse for not being able to visit the animals and are sending images…

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UK economy shrinks by 2% as pandemic takes its toll

The UK’s economy shrank by 2% in the three months to 31 March 2020, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. This is according to new data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), which also found that gross domestic product (GDP) fell by 5.8% during March, the largest fall…

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Keep unneutered cats indoors, urge animal charities

The RSPCA has warned that a current cat overpopulation across the UK could “get worse” with lockdown with the birth of “hundreds” of unwanted kittens.  In light of this, animal welfare charities across the UK are now urging the owners of unneutered cats to help prevent a new ‘kitten season’.…

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Forthglade launches natural soft bites

Dog food manufacturer Forthglade has launched a new natural soft bites dog treat. The new natural soft bites are available in salmon, lamb or turkey recipes, each combined with sweet potato and botanicals such as mint, dill, sage and parsley, to aid a dog’s digestive and immune system.  Forthglade said…

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BVA and RCVS respond to government easing lockdown restrictions

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) have responded to the latest plan from the government on easing lockdown restrictions in England, explaining that veterinary practices are “still not operating business as usual”. The statement said veterinary professionals have been working throughout the lockdown,…

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Young Kennel Club Summer Camp cancelled

The 2020 Young Kennel Club (YKC) Summer Camp has been cancelled amid the ongoing pandemic, the Kennel Club has announced.  The summer programme for youths was set to take place between 12 August 12 and 17 August at Rutland Showground in Oakham, but will no longer go ahead. The Kennel…

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Separation anxiety in dogs after lockdown

So much has happened over the last six weeks. There is no doubt that coronavirus has had a big impact on all of us in the UK – and that includes our pets.  With the advent of coronavirus lockdown our routines and lifestyles changed overnight. Children’s schools closed, employees started…

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Chancellor extends furlough scheme until October

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has extended the Government’s furlough scheme until the end of October. Announcing the decision in the house of commons today (12 May) Sunak revealed that “no changes whatsoever” will be made to the current scheme until the end of July.  However he noted that…

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RSPCA partners with local food banks amid Covid-19 pandemic

Animal charity RSPCA has announced two of its London branches have teamed up with their local food bank to help provide a regular supply of pet food to vulnerable owners during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Wimbledon Foodbank has joined forces with RSPCA Wimbledon, Wandsworth and Sutton Branch as well as…

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Broadreach Nature partners with PawSquad

Broadreach Nature has revealed it is offering free veterinary support to customers during the ongoing pandemic.  The Hertfordshire-based natural pet healthcare business will now offer customers complimentary, full online access to veterinary support, as well as deliver veterinary approved and developed natural healthcare products and premium pet foods. The business…

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