We all know that people can get SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) – sometimes known as ‘winter depression’ – at this time of year and it might seem like our pets are under the weather too, but how much do the seasons really affect pets?
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Struggling pet owners facing an uncertain financial future are being asked to think rescue first, after a Maine Coon cat was abandoned in a park with a note saying his owner had lost their job during lockdown and could no longer afford to care for him.
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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging pet owners and livestock keepers who are worried about their animals’ welfare to take steps now to avoid possible injury and distress during traditional fireworks dates such as Bonfire Night, Halloween, Diwali and New Year’s Eve.
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Police are urging dog owners to ensure their pets are microchipped following the recent recovery of missing dogs. In the early hours of last Wednesday officers from the Met’s South Area BCU recovered 24 dogs from a site in Orpington following an early morning warrant. An additional 25 dogs have since been seized from the site during ongoing searches.
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By Sian Bayley Local Democracy Reporter An animal hospital could close in September due to money problems, prompting fears hundreds of
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During these unprecedented times with many of us having to stay at home, pet owners will have concerns and questions
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As the bad news about coronavirus continues, and following the Government’s latest instruction to stay at home, many of us
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The spread of Coronavirus (Covid-19 virus) is getting more media attention every day at the moment, so it’s no surprise
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PDSA is urging pet owners to quit lighting up around their pets – as it warns the toxic fumes could
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We love our dogs; paws, flaws and all. But certain behaviours, which we may consider a problem, can be a
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Tuesday was World Hearing Day – a day to raise awareness of the importance of early identification and intervention for
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Just as with humans’ epilepsy can affect our pets too. Knowing what symptoms to look out for is key, so
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A unique kitten named Ana is struggling to find a home and staff at Battersea Dog and cats Home fear
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It’s estimated that up to 50 per cent of all UK pets are now overweight or obese. Given the clear
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Taking on a puppy or kitten is an exciting time, full of new experiences and learning curves, and in order
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Dog owners have picked up a tonne of extra dog poo since a clampdown almost two years ago. But inspectors
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As the post-festive excitement wears off, the cold weather and short, dark days can leave us feeling glum. January 20
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When the cold snap bites, it’s not just us humans that suffer the effects – our pets feel it too.
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Out with the old and in with the new! New Year’s Eve is traditionally a time to wrap up the
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The head of Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has been named in the Queen’s New Year Honours. Chief executive Claire
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Staff at Battersea have been celebrating a Christmas miracle after reuniting a cat named Boo with her owners after she
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Two new cases of the deadly dog disease Alabama Rot, also known as CRGV (cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy), have
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Christmas is a special time for families. It’s lovely to spend time together and enjoy the festive fun. We can
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PDSA’s recent PAW Report found that nearly a quarter of dog owners reported they are scared of fireworks. This equates
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Autumn can be a brilliant time for you and your pets, and a time to enjoy the beautiful scenery as
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A snake found loose on Tooting Graveney Common has been rescued after being found by a walker. The concerned member
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Moving house can be one of the most stressful experiences in life, with all the planning, packing and a sense
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