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Rabbit Welfare Week promotes #BuddiesForBunnies

Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) takes place on June 18-26, to promote rabbit care, help bunnies find buddies and tap into the 0.8 million pet rabbit owners across the UK. The #BuddiesForBunnies campaign will take centre stage this year. The 57 per cent of rabbit owners who own single rabbits (PDSA PAW…

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Dog recovers following accident with disinfectant

A dog has recovered after chewing on a disinfectant bottle, reported vet charity, PDSA. Ruby, an 11-year-old Jack Russell cross, splashed a small amount of the disinfectant in her face. Her owner immediately washed her face with water but, the following morning, Ruby was struggling to breathe. Bournemouth PDSA Pet Hospital admitted…

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‘Keep pets safe in the sun’ warns vet charity

Vet charity PDSA is urging pet owners to keep their animals safe in the sun after revealing its vets treated nearly 30 cases of skin cancer* last year. With temperatures set to soar to as high as 25°C (77°F) this weekend, the charity’s vets are warning that it’s not just…

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Wellbeing conference hailed a success

Veterinary and pet health experts met to discuss best practice and share ideas at a two-day conference based at PDSA’s headquarters. The vet charity, based in Telford, Shropshire, welcomed world renowned speakers to the event, which focused on how vets can help improve the main welfare issues facing the UK’s companion animals,…

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Overweight pets battle to be named UK’s ‘biggest loser’

Heavy hounds, colossal cats and bulging bunnies have been been unveiled today as they take on the ultimate pet weight-loss challenge- the PDSA Pet Fit Club. This year’s 13 pets – who together weigh a staggering 296kg (46st 8lb) – have been selected to compete in the UK’s foremost pet…

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Obesity Crisis: Are UK pets getting fatter?

Obesity has become a risk to the UK’s pets. Extra weight means our furry companions are more likely to suffer from diabetes, heart disease and arthritis. Information from the PDSA, suggests a third of dogs and a quarter of cats can be classed as ‘overweight’ or ‘obese’. 80 percent of vet professionals surveyed…

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PDSA launches own-brand pet product range

Vet charity, PDSA, will be launching its own selection of pet wellbeing products. The new PDSA Vet Care range will initially include joint supplements for cats and dogs, a skin supplement for dogs and an antimicrobial dog shampoo. PDSA Vet and developer of the PDSA Vet Care range, Chris Wright, said: “At PDSA, the health and…

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Shot Staffordshire cat left with punctured organs

The RSPCA has launched an appeal for information following the shooting of one-year-old cat, Mukka, in Staffordshire. On April 12, Mukka dragged himself to his home in Newcastle Under Lyme and collapsed in front of his owner, Jamie Whittingham The ginger and white cat was rushed to the vets where it was confirmed that…

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Winners named for Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2016

On April 6 2016, the annual Ceva Animal Welfare Awards paid tribute to people who improve the lives of animals. A celebration at the Burlington Hotel, Birmingham, announced the winning candidates across the seven award categories. Judges included Christopher Laurence MBE BVSc and James Yeates, Chief Veterinary Officer of the RSPCA, who selected winners from an exciting selection…

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US Marine Corps dog honoured with prestigious medal

A retired US Marine Corps dog, who protected the lives of allied troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, has been honoured with the PDSA Dickin Medal – the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross. The 12-year-old German shepherd, who lost a leg while on duty, successfully completed over 400 separate missions…

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