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Future King tops the poll of most popular Royal pet names
Vet charity PDSA has revealed which of the Royal Family are most popular with pet owners when naming their four-legged friends.
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How to teach your dog paw
Teaching your dog paw is a great way to spend some quality time with your four-legged friend as we patiently wait for lockdown restrictions to ease.
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First aid for choking
Choking is a serious life-threatening problem that needs immediate action. A choking pet will have difficulty breathing, will make choking sounds and might paw at their mouth.
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Paws for traffic: five ways to protect your pets as evenings get darker
This Road Safety Week (15-21 November 2021) a national vet charity is urging pet owners to be aware of the dangers that roads and traffic can pose to our four-legged friends.
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A mat-ter of life and death for Buster
A four-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier left PDSA vets floored – after they discovered a piece of carpet lodged in his stomach.
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What to feed your cat
Feeding your cat the right type and amount of food is vital for their health and happiness, though it can be hard to know what’s right for your four-legged friend.
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First aid for poisons and toxins
Many different house and garden items can be dangerous for pets. It can sometimes take hours or days for your pet to show signs of poisoning/toxicity.
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Dogs in heat/Dogs coming into season
A heat (or season) is when a female dog is fertile and can become pregnant. During a heat, it’s likely that your dog will behave differently, bleed from her vulva, and become very interested in male dogs.
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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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PDSA and other animal welfare charities urge government to protect animals
PDSA is joining forces with 49 other animal welfare charities to urge government to protect animals with new animal health and welfare strategy, Act Now for Animals.
