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Millions of cats and dogs facing the January blues
Many of us are left with January blues due to the cold weather, dark nights and post-Christmas cash-shortage. Now, our vets are warning that millions of UK pets face an equally tough time, suffering from loneliness, chronic stress and obesity.
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No lumps not two for chubby Cocker Spaniel Teddy
Obese Cocker Spaniel Teddy is one of the early entrants in PDSA Pet Fit Club
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Vet charity wants to find and fix the UK's fattest pets
Vet charity PDSA is appealing for the UK’s fattest pets to enrol in a national pet slimming competition. The call comes as stats reveal up to half of UK pets (46% of dogs, 34% of cats and 30% of rabbits)* are believed to be overweight or obese.
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Animal welfare organisations warn of brexit public dismay
Thirty-six animal welfare organisations, including PDSA, are warning that the Government risks public dismay if it waters down animal protections in UK law post-Brexit.
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Plunge in vaccinations is ticking time bomb for UK pets
Over 7 million pets at risk of suffering and disease through lack of vaccination, latest PAW Report finds
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Flat-faced dogs at increased risk from pet obesity epidemic
Leading pet welfare experts are warning that flat-faced dogs are at increased risk from the effects of obesity, and are urging owners to take action.
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Tiny Trinny save by PDSA vets after violent attack
Eleven-year-old crossbreed Trinny was out walking with her owner when they were viciously attacked by a Bullmastiff.
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Dog walker saves pet Boxer's life with CPR
A professional dog walker from Nottingham has told of the terrifying moment a Boxer dog in her care suddenly collapsed, an dhow skills from a recent PDSA Pet First Aid course helped save his life.
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Over 7 million UK pets suffer fireworks terror
PDSA urges owners to take action to keep pets safe and stress-free
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Dog undergoes surgery after swallowing poo emoji
Teddy the Lhasa Apso was taken to the out-of-hours service at our Leicester Pet Hospital after his owner, Kerry Worth, became increasingly concerned when he started vomiting and stopped eating.