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Rehoming a pet during the coronavirus pandemic
As some rescue centres are beginning to rehome pets again, now might seem like a good time to get a four-legged friend for some of us, but there’s a lot to think about first!
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Removing pet hair from around the home
Anyone with pets knows nothing is safe from their fur. Carpets, sofas, even your food sometimes. That’s why we’re bringing you the definitive guide to keeping on top of pet hair in your house.
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Vet Q&A: Is my cat grooming too much?
Cats are clean animals and it’s normal to see your feline friend preening themselves throughout the day. If they’re grooming too much though and you’re noticing hair loss, then there may be an underlying problem.
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Pets in lets: Top tips for renting with pets
We’re undoubtedly a nation of pet lovers, with our 2022 PAW Report findings showing a whopping 52% of UK adults own a pet. Despite this, many tenants are still faced with the challenge of finding a home that will welcome their furry family members; in 2020, only 7% of landlords advertised their property as suitable for pets (GOV.UK). Finding it too difficult to secure pet-friendly accommodation, many pet owners are left with no choice but to give up their four-legged friends - a truly heart-breaking outcome.
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Coronavirus: Working from home with a pet
With everyone being instructed to stay at home for the next three weeks (unless you’re a key worker), our lives are becoming very different. If you have a pet at home, then your new working routine can be unsettling for you both.
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A day in the life of PDSA Head Nurse Kay
We caught up with animal-lover Kay from Wolverhampton PDSA to find out what it’s like to work at PDSA (after 29 years!) and what she loves most about being part of the team.
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Dealing with dog adolescence and pups post lockdown
We’ve all experienced changes to our lives during the pandemic, and for some people this has meant bringing a new puppy home. One year on from the first lockdown, many of these pups will be reaching adolescence as restrictions lift. Here’s our advice for owners who are dealing with adolescent dogs and adjusting to life after lockdown.
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Keeping your guinea pigs cool in the summer: dos and don’ts!
Here's our top tips for keeping your guinea pigs cool in summer, including how to recognise the signs of heatstroke and advice for hydration and grooming.
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Renting with pets: how to be the perfect pet tenant
There might be some changes in the near future to make it a little easier to rent if you have a pet, so we’ve pulled some tips together on being the best tenant with a pet!
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From PDSA Volunteer to Cluster Manager, meet Marc
After becoming a Store Manager at the Stafford shop in 2016, he is now a Cluster Manager, overseeing six shops across the Midlands and Staffordshire. We spoke to Marc to reflect on his time as a PDSA Volunteer and how it’s helped him transition into a full-time employee.
