Judy Horsford, from London, first became concerned for her 10-year old rescue terrier Sammy when she started losing her balance and tilting her head to one side. Now, Sammy is back to her old self – thanks to a state-of-the-art titanium mesh plate in her head. “We took her to our vet who tried anti-inflammatory […]
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Pet Theft: safety tips from home security experts
With an estimated – and only one in four being found and returned – you may wonder how you can keep your pet safe from potential thieves. To help combat this nightmare scenario, home security experts have pulled together some of their top tips to keep them safe – and what to do if the worst happens. […]
Allergy season and pets: how to spot symptoms
Allergy season is here, and pet experts are warning owners to be vigilant of the potential allergies that their furry friends may experience. Seasonal allergies are a common risk to pets. Studies show 15% of dogs suffer from them, whilst cats are also particularly prone, especially if they spend a lot of time outside. Typically, […]
Monty: the Paws with a Cause
At in Worcestershire, which offers person-centred day care and support for older people living with clients enjoy weekly visits from Monty, a cheeky and loving Golden Retriever, newly accredited Pets As Therapy (PAT) dog. Monty’s owner, Craig Macbeth, had been wanting to register Monty as a PAT dog for a while, and thought that visiting the charity’s […]
An animal sanctuary’s struggle to stay afloat in flood waters
Fionna Ashman runs , in Carmarthenshire, Wales, where about 40 rescue dogs have found refuge. Looking after so many dogs is not easy – and flood water has made things worse, forcing Fionna and a dog with cancer to reach the vet by boat… When Doris, one of the dogs living at Lizzie’s Barn Sanctuary, became […]