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Dog has major surgery after swallowing ice lolly stick during heatwave

A five year old Shih Tzu was admitted to Grimsby Blue Cross animal hospital for major surgery after swallowing a stick from an ice lolly it found on the floor. The vets first tried to make the dog regurgitate the stick using an endoscopy but despite being able to see…

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Blue Cross creates app to raise awareness of homeless animals

The animal welfare charity Blue Cross has created an app to raise awareness of sick and homeless animals through the power of social media. The app can be downloaded from Google Play or the Apple App Store or can be used online, users can then connect this to their Facebook…

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Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2018 announces winners

The winners of the Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2018 have been announced in a ceremony in The Mercian Suite at the Birmingham Conference and Events Centre in Birmingham on 4 April. The awards were hosted by TV presenter Matt Baker, and retired veterinary surgeon, Chris Laurence MBE FRCVS, who puts his…

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Shortlist revealed for the Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2018

Ceva Animal Health has revealed its shortlist for its eighth annual Ceva Animal Welfare Awards. The awards celebrate the achievements of people from the farming, veterinary and charity industries, who go beyond the call of duty to better the lives of animals around the world. Nominations were submitted by friends,…

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Blue Cross extends offerings with new vet partnerships

Blue Cross is teaming up with three more vet practices to offer discounted treatment for pet owners on a low income. From 1 February, ST Stead in York, Icknield Veterinary Group in Luton and Seymour Vets in Torbay will provide treatment and health check-ups on behalf of the charity for…

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England is ‘lagging’ behind in animal welfare, claims charity

Blue Cross has written an open letter to Michael Gove to clarify Westminster’s position on a ban on electric shock collars for England following the decision by Scotland to outlaw the cruel and unnecessary devices. The national pet charity is calling for Westminster to follow in the steps of Scotland…

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Half of owners would choose their pet over in-laws on Christmas Day

Almost half of pet owners would rather spend Christmas Day with their four-legged friends than their in-laws, Blue Cross reveals. A survey for the charity found 44% of people would rather stay at home with their pet than celebrate with their in-laws, with 48.5% of those aged 25-34 and 49%…

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Ceva Awards held at new venue

Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2018 will be staged at a recently refurbished new venue in Birmingham in the run up to BSAVA (British Small Animal Veterinary Association) Congress in April. Taking place in The Mercian Suite at the Birmingham Conference & Events Centre, the new venue will ensure that the…

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Nominations open for animal welfare award

Ceva Animal Health has announced that nominations are now open for its Animal Welfare Awards 2018. Returning for the ninth year, with a new venue the awards will once again celebrate the achievements of remarkable people from the farming, veterinary and charity sectors. Outstanding vets, vet nurses, animal welfare professionals…

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How is the modern lifestyle affecting the UK’s pet ownership?

For millennials opportunities to purchase a house are minimal. With stagnating wages and housing being not only smaller but harder to find, the pet population, like everything else is taking a knock on effect. The total dog population decreased by two percent since 2012 according to Euromonitor. Larger dog-ownership also…

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