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Battersea star Bella dies aged 15
Missy and Bella Elderly star of Battersea’s ITV show dies 50 weeks after being rehomed A canine star of ITV’s...
Battersea campaigns for older felines
Four-year-old Tilly has been at Battersea’s Brand Hatch centre since January. Older residents forgotten as rehomers seek kittens to adopt...
Seventh cat dies from antifreeze poisoning
Scottish SPCA is "extremely concerned" by the number of deaths in such a small area. Scottish SPCA reports seven deaths in one...
Humans and pets share MRSA bacteria
Scientists say MRSA infections in cats and dogs are rare. Scientists discover animals have less resistance to erythromycin Cambridge scientists have...
Lottery donation secures a bright future for PDSA
(from left) Olympian David Murdoch, bearded collie Oskar and singer Danyl Johnston. Charity plans to extend its work after being...
Pet travel rules set to change
Vets will be required to record their contact details in a new page of the pet passport. New pet passport...
Bacterial disease cases have “spiralled upwards”
Streptococcus zooepidemicus is most common in racing greyhounds and boarding kennels. RVC calls for vets to help investigate potentially fatal...
New dangerous dog laws come into force
Owners can now be prosecuted if their dog attacks on private property. Owners face tougher sentences if their dogs injure...
Cat charity urges landlords to re-think no pets policy
Spot, one of a pair of eight-year-old cats given to YCR when their owner had to go into sheltered accommodation...
Online discussion raises awareness of pet parasites
Experts say the wet winter may lead to a rise in the number of pet parasites. Parasite experts discuss the...