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This coverage focuses on news, campaigns, and developments from PDSA, the UKโs leading veterinary charity. Pet Gazette reports on PDSAโs work in providing free and low-cost veterinary care, its public awareness initiatives, and its influence on animal welfare policy. Coverage includes analysis of partnerships with retailers, suppliers, and service providers, as well as insights into how PDSAโs activities affect the wider petcare industry, from community engagement to sector standards.
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Feb- 2017 -10 FebruaryEvents
Ceva Animal Health reveals 2017 awards shortlist
Ceva Animal Health has releasedย its shortlist for the seventh annual Ceva Animal Welfare Awards. Spanning seven categories, the shortlist for each award was decided following a day of deliberations. The panel of judges is chaired by retired veterinary surgeon, Chris Laurence MBE MRCVS.ย Chris is the chairman of the Animal Welfare…
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10 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Ceva Animal Health reveals 2017 awards shortlist
Ceva Animal Health has releasedย its shortlist for the seventh annual Ceva Animal Welfare Awards. Spanning seven categories, the shortlist for each award was decided following a day of deliberations. The panel of judges is chaired by retired veterinary surgeon, Chris Laurence MBE MRCVS.ย Chris is the chairman of the Animal Welfare…
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7 FebruaryIndustry News
One stone rabbit set for PDSA diet
A rabbit weighing over 1 stone has been signed up for a national pet slimming competition after ballooning to almost the size of a one-year-old child*. Zeus, who gets mistaken for a dog, lives with another rotund rabbit, Nala, and his owner, Sharon Close. Sharon, from Leicester, rescued the pair…
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3 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
PDSA warns of pet obesity time bomb
Treats, table scraps and lack of exercise are fuelling a pet obesity time bomb, leading vet charity PDSA has warned. The charityโs PAW Report suggests thatย 5.7 millionย UK pets (3.4 million dogs, 2 million cats and 260,000 rabbits) are fed treats every day. Owners admitted โtreatingโ their pets to a range…
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Jan- 2017 -13 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Millions of pets face loneliness claims charity
Millions of UK pets face long-term loneliness, warns vet charity PDSA. Recent findings from PDSAโs Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report revealed that over two million dogs are frequently left alone for five hours or more on a typical weekday. Loneliness and boredom in dogs can lead to frustration and destructive behaviour.…
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12 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Over 50,000 back BSL campaign
More than 50,000 people have backed a campaign to end the controversial legislation that bans four types of dog breeds within the UK. In August the RSPCA launched the campaign whichย calls for the Government to hold a public inquiry into section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act (DDA), which uses…
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Dec- 2016 -13 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Vets bring dog ‘back from the deadโ
Vets brought a dog โback from the deadโ after his heart stopped in an astonishing emergency room drama. On the day when West Highland Terrier, Max, was facing major surgery to remove a cancerous tumour he suddenly suffered a cardiac arrest at PDSAโs Kirkdale Pet Hospital in Liverpool. Vets rushed…
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12 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Get your nominations in now for Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2017
Itโs not too late to nominate individuals or teams for the Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2017, which celebrate the achievements of remarkable people from the farming, veterinary and charity industries. And for colleagues, family and friends and the general public entering nominations for the awards (the closing date for nominations…
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Nov- 2016 -30 NovemberEvents
PATS Sandown sets its sights on new exhibitors
PATS Sandownย will play host to new and international exhibitors as well as the industryโs big-name brands, all of which will be showcasing their 2017 launches over two action packed days on March 21-22. An impressive number of suppliers and manufacturers are appearing at the Sandown Park venue in Surrey for…
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29 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Kitten loses one of her nine lives
A kitten has used up one of her nine lives but lost her tail after sustaining horrific injuries in a road traffic accident. Brave ten-month-old JJ managed to drag herself back home following the suspected collision. Her owner, Natalie Joyce, from Longsight, Manchester, was devastated by her poor kittenโs injuries.…
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