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Owners urged to keep dogs away from blue-green algae

Owners urged to keep dogs away from blue-green algae

Blue-green algae can contain toxins that are potentially fatal to dogs when ingested. BVA’s advice follows recent reports of algal...

Pet blood donors celebrated with awards

Pet blood donors celebrated with awards

Gru and Mitzy, Feline Blood Donors of the Year. The announcement was made on World Blood Donor Day. The Royal...

Sleep apnoea more common in short-snouted dogs, study finds

Sleep apnoea more common in short-snouted dogs, study finds

Short-snouted dogs, such as pugs, are more likely to suffer sleep apnoea. Brachycephalic dogs had more disordered sleep than long-snouted...

Volunteers rescue pets from flooded Kherson

Volunteers rescue pets from flooded Kherson

Buddy was one of the dogs rescued from the city. Hundreds of animals evacuated after dam breached. Volunteers in Ukraine...

Blood donation saves kitten’s life

Blood donation saves kitten’s life

Hector’s blood transfusion proved life-saving for Finn Transfusion from a local cat saved the abandoned kitten from anaemia. A blood...

Cat owner urges snare ban after pet injured

Cat owner urges snare ban after pet injured

Harry is recovering at home after surgery. Cat required surgery after receiving life-threatening injuries. A cat owner has called for...