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Charity warns of cat-astrophe with a population explosion

Animal charities have revealed that more than 850,000 cats in the UK have had unplanned litters, leaving many owners unprepared for the cost and commitment of raising kittens and struggling to find them suitable homes. The Cat Population Control Group (CPCG) are warning owners not having cats neutered could lead…

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Shortlist announced for Ceva Animal Welfare Awards

Ceva Animal Health has unveiled the shortlist for its fifth annual Animal Welfare Awards. Individuals, businesses and charities within the seven categories were chosen following a day of  deliberation by a panel of industry judges, chaired by Chris Laurence MBE MRCVS. The judges also granted one additional award in special recognition…

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Pet obesity crisis fuelled by ‘takeaways and booze’

New data released by veterinary charity, PDSA, reveals the staggeringly unhealthy – and downright dangerous – diets of UK pets. According to the organisation, a third of dogs and a quarter of cats now overweight or obese. 5.5 million owners admit to feeding their cat, dog or rabbit treats every day. These…

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PDSA offers free workshops for veterinary professionals

Vet charity, PDSA, is offering free workshops to help veterinary professionals deliver new welfare checks known as ‘PetWise MOTs’. The checks focus on the five welfare needs, as defined in the Animal Welfare Acts, and follow reports that public awareness of these needs has dwindled*. Richard Casey, PDSA Pet Well-being…

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Puppy saved after swallowing a hearing aid whole

A livewire puppy from Dundee – who is fascinated by her owner’s hearing aids – was rushed to PDSA after swallowing one whole. Stunned Norma, who requires hearing aids for occasional use, said she returned home to find six-month-old Domino chewing on one of her aids, with no trace of…

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Loneliness isn’t just for Blue Monday

Many people dismiss the notion of ‘Blue Monday’ – reportedly the most depressing day of the year. Millions of pets, however, are suffering in silence every day, with their basic needs not being met. With owners hectic lifestyles back in full swing, millions of pets are facing an unhappy year ahead.…

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PDSA medal for heroic French police dog

French police dog, Diesel, will be awarded the PDSA Dickin Medal following his death during a raid on the Paris terror cell in November 2015. The medal is a supreme honour for gallantry and was instituted by the UK’s leading vet charity, PDSA, in 1943. It is the highest animal honour in the world…

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Dog shot in the head named PDSA Pet Survivor 2015

A miracle Staffordshire bull terrier who survived a shot to the head with a crossbow has been celebrated as PDSA Pet Survivor 2015. Three-year-old Ziggy won the coveted title after vet charity PDSA launched a search for the UK’s most incredible stories of pet survival. Late last year Ziggy was found…

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50% rise in pets given as gifts

A shocking 1.3 million people have received pets as presents in 2015 – a 50 percent increase since 2012, a new report by the PDSA has shown.* The vet charity urges people not to give pets as surprise gifts this Christmas, as findings from its annual PAW Report** highlighted that a lack of…

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Ceva opens nominations for animal welfare awards

Do you know an animal welfare hero? Help your favourite pet-lovers gain the recognition they deserve in Ceva’s upcoming annual awards. Ceva’s 2016 Animal Welfare Awards will celebrate the achievements of inspirational people from the farming, veterinary and charity industries. Welfare heroes can be of any age and come from anywhere in the world. They can be nominated for…

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