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Rabbit sales soar by 200 per cent during lockdown
The sales of rabbit’s saw an increase of 212 per cent last year, compared to 2019. Owners urged to do...
Research exposes extent of dog obesity crisis
The study found that 7.1 per cent of dogs under veterinary care were recorded as overweight in a single year....
Lockdown sees rise in urinary problems
The survey shows there has been a 39 per cent rise in cats diagnosed with urinary problems. Vets attribute the...
Blue Cross looks back on challenges faced during a year of lockdowns
Blue Cross has taken in almost 3,500 animals since the start of the first lockdown. Animal charity helped thousands of...
National Pet Month launches 2021 campaign
The theme of this year’s National Pet Month Campaign is ‘Pets and People: Caring for Each Other’. Event aims to...
Association of Dogs and Cats Homes elects Giles Webber as new chair
"I feel immensely honoured to have been chosen by our members to be ADCH chair." Giles Webber (pictured). CEO will continue...
Scottish SPCA appeals for donations of non-biological washing powder
"We do constant loads of washing on a daily basis and washing powder is essential." Katrina Cavanagh, Scottish SPCA. Glasgow...
Warning over scam microchip registry
The database quoted by UK Pet Chip Registry does not conform to UK government standards. Website claims to add pets’ details...
Cat Cams launched to ease lockdown blues
The Cat Cams will give people worldwide a chance to spend quality time with Battersea’s furriest residents. Livestream enables pet-lovers...
3.2 million UK households acquired pets during lockdown
38 per cent of pet owners said that having a new pet was like having a new baby. RSPCA urges...