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Bella & Duke reports ‘record’ subscription growth

Bella and Duke has been recognised as one of the fastest growing dog food brands in the UK, reporting a 163% month-on-month increase in subscriptions during the pandemic.  In addition, the Perthshire-based firm raised £3.5m at the start of 2020, and despite the pandemic, has seen “impressive growth” so far…

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PDSA highlights ‘endless isolation and loneliness’ in rabbits

Hundreds of thousands of rabbits face a lifetime of endless isolation and loneliness, says veterinary charity PDSA. Despite being incredibly social animals, PDSA’s PAW Report found that half (49%) of all UK rabbits live alone (equating to around 440,000 rabbits) and a quarter (25%, around 230,000 rabbits) are kept in…

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Leading animal organisations unite to support pets and owners through coronavirus

UK pet charities and experts join forces to offer advice to help owners care for their animals and each other. The coalition is concerned about conflicting and poor information which is leaving owners confused and anxious and animals potentially at risk. The organisers involved include: ABTC (Animal Behaviour and Training…

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Vet urges pet owners to be aware of malnutrition

The head of clinical nutrition at Solihull-based Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service has urged pet owners to be aware of the debilitating signs of dehydration and malnutrition in their animals.  Isuru Gajanayakea spoke out to advise animal lovers on the importance of food and drink in maintaining a pet’s…

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UK laws dog owners may not be aware of

PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) estimates that 50% of adults in the UK own a pet, with around 51 million pets being residents in our homes. We are certainly a nation of pet lovers. It splits pretty evenly among dogs and cats – doing nothing to settle the debate on which…

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PDSA launches Pet Fit Club

Vet charity PDSA has announced it is searching for the “UK’s fattest pets” amid the launch of its annual competition Pet Fit Club. The competition aims to tackle the UK’s current pet obesity crisis. It follows PDSA research that revealed 46% of dogs, 34% of cats and 30% of rabbits…

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PDSA launches 10th PAW report

PDSA has announced its annual PAW (PDSA animal welfare) report will be marking its 10 year anniversary. The animal charity said its report is the “most comprehensive insight into pet wellbeing in the UK”, and the group is now encouraging vets, vet nurses and students to partake in the online…

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PDSA warns of ‘lack of understanding’ over basic pet needs

Many pet owners are failing to meet their pets’ welfare needs, according to the latest research from the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA). The charity warned that “millions” of UK pets could suffer from a “lifetime of loneliness, stress, preventable illnesses and obesity” due to lack of understanding of…

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Companionship in rabbits is key to their welfare, say vets

The British Veterinary Association (BVA), together with British Veterinary Zoological Society (BVZS) and British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA), has called for greater awareness of the health and welfare benefits of housing rabbits incompatible pairs.  According to the 2019 PDSA PAW report, rabbits are the UK’s third most popular mammalian…

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Nomination period for 2020 RCVS Honours & Awards now open

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2020 Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Honours and Awards. The awards celebrate the achievements of veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses and laypeople who are doing “extraordinary” work for the benefit of animal health and welfare, the veterinary professions and public health. The College…

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