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Survey reveals items most commonly ingested by cats
Some of the most common culprits include needles and threads. Kittens more likely to ingest foreign bodies We all know...

‘Huge spike’ in missing pets, charity reports
The number of dogs and cats reported missing to the charity more than doubled during recent storms. Thunderstorms prompt a...

Rabbits ‘suffering in silence’ – SSPCA
One of the most common reasons for giving up a rabbit is that the children in the family have grown...

Medical Detection Dogs approved for NHS trial
"Our dogs have higher rates of reliability than most of the existing tests. We know their sense of smell is...
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Update on imported ticks
Tick treatments for travelling pets ceased to be compulsory when the Pet Travel Scheme changed in 2012. Vets and nurses urged...

Vet squad to tackle pet welfare issues
The PDSA vet squad consists of over 50 vets and nurses who will educate pet owners on the importance of preventative...

More eye examinations to be recorded
The BVA and the Kennel Club are now recording eye examinations which have taken place under the BVA/KC/ISDS eye scheme...

Huge rise in abandoned dogs
“It’s holiday season and people don’t always take pets into account when they’re booking to go away." Battersea reports intake...

Cat charity warns of skin cancer risk
Cats Protection is urging owners of white cats to keep them indoors during the hottest parts of the day. Two...

Demand for pet passports up by 50 per cent
Dogs are the most likely pet to travel abroad, accounting for around three quarters of all pets whisked away in...