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Cat owners urged to try 65p trick to keep pets hydrated during heatwave
1+ hour, 40+ min ago (576+ words) Cat owners are urged to use 65p item to help pets stay hydrated amid heatwaves (stock image)(Image: Nils Jacobi via Getty Images) With the UK gripped by yet another summer heatwave, most of us are doing everything possible to stay…...
11 new vet rules including "21 cap for dog and cat owners
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1104+ words) The Competition and Markets Authority plan is set to move quickly to implement the measures Within two months, the groundwork for new regulations will take effect for all veterinary practices " which will include legally binding caps on prescription fees and…...
'10-minute phone call' could save pet owners '50 on each vet visit"
1+ week, 4+ day ago (428+ words) An expert has explained how to reduce bills if you've got a pet It's estimated there are more than 36 million pets in the UK, from dogs, cats and guinea pigs to rabbits, snakes and ponies, with around six in 10 households…...
Caged cat found dead in house surrounded by rubbish
3+ week, 2+ day ago (616+ words) WARNING: This story contains images some readers may find distressing A cat was found dead in a cage in a rubbish-filled room without food or water, a court has heard. The RSPCA said the animal, a tortoiseshell cat named Tigger,…...
It's 'not normal' - Vet explains reason dogs lick and bite paws all the time
4+ week, 1+ day ago (596+ words) Just because your dog is licking or biting their paws doesn't mean they are simply cleaning themselves " a registered vet warns this could be a sign of something more sinister Does your dog lick and bite their paws while relaxing…...
Pet owners warned of symptoms as cats 'good at hiding' painful condition
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (456+ words) An animal welfare organisation has issued a warning to cat owners in a recent social media post. The alert is relevant to anyone with a feline companion aged 12 or above, or to owners whose cats are approaching their senior years....
Update on cat new UK law call as key threshold hit
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (376+ words) 'Cats are important, loved, valued family members for many' Calls to introduce a significant change to legislation affecting all cat owners and motorists have taken a major step forward. A petition on the Parliament website has surpassed a crucial threshold…...
Cats and birds are being shot and killed in a Welsh town
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (724+ words) A X-ray of a cat that was shot twice in two separate incidents in west Wales (Image: RSPCA/All Pets Vet Care) Concern is growing within a Welsh community which has seen a number of animals shot in the past…...
You can live on beautiful Greek island for free, but only if you love cats
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (336+ words) If you've always wanted to live in Greece, now's your chance. You could have your accommodation, breakfast and all your utility bills sorted " but only if you love cats If you've ever dreamt about trading your everyday grind for sunshine,…...
25 questions pet owners are dying to ask - including 'can you read?"
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (455+ words) 'Are you happy?', 'Do you like me?' and 'Do you talk about me to other animals?' feature among the top 25 questions pet owners would most like to ask their beloved companions. A survey of 2, 000 cat and dog owners revealed that…...