The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging pet owners and livestock keepers who are worried about their animals’ welfare to take steps now to avoid possible injury and distress during traditional fireworks dates such as ...
New statistics provide a state-of-the-nation picture of life in lockdown, as thousands sought canine companionship to get through the isolation and anxiety caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The research, released this week by the ...
While many of us may have struggled with isolation during lockdown, sadly hundreds of thousands of rabbits face a lifetime of endless isolation and loneliness says leading veterinary charity PDSA. The charity is raising awareness ...
The Chow Chow and the Golden Retriever, which were also at high risk, have thick “double coats” which limit effective cooling in hot weather… Breeds with flat faces (brachycephalic) – such as bulldogs, French bulldogs ...
The RSPCA has received more than 1,600 reports of abandoned animals across England & Wales since lockdown began – that’s 40 a day. The charity has released the figures as part of its emergency appeal, ...
Charity worries about impending puppy crisis as online searches to ‘get a puppy’ rise by 120% Dogs Trust is asking the public to weigh up if they are truly ready for the realities of dog ownership before taking the leap, as ...
By MARIE CARTER Despite the World Health Organisation (WHO) stating that pets, ergo all ‘animals’, cannot get or transmit Coronavirus, there persists a dangerous ignorance that is causing pets to be put to their deaths ...
A wire-haired dachshund’s top spot at the UK’s biggest dog show has prompted vets to raise concerns that many prospective owners may be inspired to get a dachshund without realising that this breed can suffer ...
If it’s cold for you, it’s cold for your pet – that’s the key message from the British Veterinary Association (BVA) as it urges pet owners to take extra precautions to ensure dogs, cats and ...
ONE Year old Akita-cross Akira has been waiting for a new home for more than 10 months A beautiful akita-cross has been waiting for her forever home for almost a year – most of her ...
