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How to Work in the Pet Industry in London

The pet industry is booming in London. The number of people passionate about their pets-cats, dogs, birds, and other companions-continues to rise and is now a fast-paced and exciting part of this megacity. Because an estimated 3.2 million households in the UK have taken a pet since 2020, this demand in London increases tremendously. This trend has given rise to many job opportunities for people...

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Couple sentenced after man inflicts physical abuse on two young kittens

Mark Nenna (DOB: 26/07/1996) and Abigayle Nenna (DOB: 20/03/1997) both of Whetstone Hey, Ellesmere Port, pleaded guilty and were sentenced at Chester Magistrates Court on Tuesday 5 November. Mr Nenna received a suspended custodial sentence for causing unnecessary suffering to their two cats Alonso and Hamilton.

The young ginger kittens, both of which were house cats and never went...

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Crufts 2025 tickets go on sale: world's greatest celebration of dogs returns

Dogs from all walks of life are preparing to put their best paws forward, as tickets go on sale today (19 November) for Crufts 2025, which is returning to the NEC in Birmingham, from 6 – 9 March.

Organised by The Kennel Club, the four-day event, which is expected to welcome over 20,000 dogs, is the world's greatest celebration of 'all things dog' and will showcase over 200 diverse...

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Woman in court over emaciated dog who was 'just hours' from death

A woman has been sentenced after leaving her dog to become so emaciated that he was barely alive when she finally took him to see a vet.

Elderly Staffie Wally had to be put to sleep by vets as he was barely breathing and had a very faint heartbeat when he was taken to see them in March.

Dominika Carolina Wojnar (DoB: 19/10/1981) of Alexandra Road, Dronfield, was sentenced on...

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How to spot hypothermia in pets

With the frosty season in full swing, PDSA vets have issued advice for all owners on spotting the signs of hypothermia in pets, and what to do should a worst-case scenario happen.

PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing explains: "Hypothermia is when a pet's body temperature drops dangerously low. It can be very serious and, if not treated quickly, it can cause their body to shut down, which is...

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PDSA Weekly Q&A

Dear PDSA, now it's getting wintery, is it still ok for me to walk my dogs, Patch and Pingu in the snow? Where we live gets quite snowy and it's our first winter with them, as we adopted them earlier this year. Thank you, Kassim Hi Kassim, it's important for dogs to stay active even in colder weather, so you can definitely take Patch and Pingu out in the snow! However, snow and ice can build...

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This Senior Pet Month, experts share how to care for aging pets

November is Senior Pet Month, so what better time to discuss how to support our pets as they get older. PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing shares top tips for caring for aging paws:

"As our pets start to enjoy a slower pace of life, it's no surprise that weight gain can be an issue for older pets. Dogs, on average, are considered senior at about seven years old. However, this can vary based...

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PDSA Weekly Q&As

Dear PDSA, my Labrador keeps taking her bed outside to the garden... is this just a phase, or is she trying to tell me something? Thanks, Luna. Hi Luna, Dogs do things that are a little strange and it's not always easy to tell why. With any new behaviour, it's always worth having her checked by your vet, in case there is some underlying health condition that may be worrying her. You refer to...

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New online hub providing free advice from some of the world’s best dog trainers

Some of the world's most respected dog trainers and brands have come together this week to launch a free online training hub to share tips and advice to help owners address an increase in common behavioural issues and build a stronger relationship with their pet.

According to this year's PDSA Animal Wellbeing Report 60% of veterinary professionals say they have seen an increase in...

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Dear PDSA, a friend's cat died last year, vets said they think she had anti-freeze poisoning. Is there anything I can do to protect my own cat Ally from this over winter? Marshall

Dear Marshall, That's so sad about your friend's cat, tragically anti-freeze is highly toxic if ingested. This is why we always urge motorists to be very careful when preparing their cars for winter weather...

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