Read our blogs and current news from around the world relating to cats and dogs!

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Firefighters use pet oxygen mask to save cat's life

10th August, 2022

A specially designed pet oxygen mask has been used to help save a cat that was rescued from a house fire in London....

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Bacteria warning over raw meat diet

10th August, 2022

If you feed your dog raw meat, it’s important to take precautions to help avoid the spread of drug-resistant bacteria....

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How often you should worm a puppy & 19 other important health problems

4th August, 2022

Worms can enter your dog's system when your pet swallows a flea. They may do this while chewing at skin that has been irritated by flea bites – or simply from licking or grooming their fur. If the fleas that your dog ingests are themselves infected with tapeworms, there is a high chance that the dog may also become infected....

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Keep your pet catwalk ready with our summer grooming tips!

26th July, 2022

Keeping your furry family groomed and well maintained is important any time of the year, but especially so in the summer months. There are a number of things to consider at this time of year, such as keeping your pet cool and keeping ticks and other pests at bay....

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Keep your pets safe from heat stroke – our top tips

26th July, 2022

If it feels too hot for you, the odds are it will feel even worse for your furry friend. That’s why we’re encouraging all of our owners to take steps to ensure their pets stay safe in hot weather....

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Keeping your dog safe in very hot weather

22nd July, 2022

Vets have issued urgent advice on keeping pets safe as temperatures in the UK soar to potentially record levels....

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Pet ownership challenges emerging post-pandemic

20th July, 2022

More than a third (36%) of pet owners in the UK are new owners, with no prior experience of owning that species of a pet as an adult, according to vet charity PDSA’s latest annual research....

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The science behind catnip: Study reveals why cats go crazy for catnip

12th July, 2022

The scent of catnip makes most cats go a bit wild — and new research suggests there could be a very good reason for this behaviour. Scientists in Japan have found that when cats lick, chew and rub their bodies on the plants it helps to release mosquito-repelling chemicals....

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English Bulldogs twice as likely to have health problems, study finds

6th July, 2022

The popularity of English Bulldogs has soared over the past decade, but owners have been urged to “stop and think” before buying one after new research highlighted the health problems faced by this breed....