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Vet charity wants to find and fix the UK's fattest pets
Vet charity PDSA is appealing for the UK’s fattest pets to enrol in a national pet slimming competition. The call comes as stats reveal up to half of UK pets (46% of dogs, 34% of cats and 30% of rabbits)* are believed to be overweight or obese.
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Animal welfare organisations warn of brexit public dismay
Thirty-six animal welfare organisations, including PDSA, are warning that the Government risks public dismay if it waters down animal protections in UK law post-Brexit.
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Plunge in vaccinations is ticking time bomb for UK pets
Over 7 million pets at risk of suffering and disease through lack of vaccination, latest PAW Report finds
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Flat-faced dogs at increased risk from pet obesity epidemic
Leading pet welfare experts are warning that flat-faced dogs are at increased risk from the effects of obesity, and are urging owners to take action.
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Over 7 million UK pets suffer fireworks terror
PDSA urges owners to take action to keep pets safe and stress-free
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PAW Survey 2020
Vet professionals urged to have their say on pet wellbeing
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Charity searches for UK's fattest pets
PDSA launches annual pet slimming competition – Pet Fit Club
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Vet groups and charities work together to tackle crisis
PDSA, alongside veterinary groups, RSPCA and Blue Cross have joined together to help ensure the UK’s animals are cared for during the coronavirus crisis.
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Rabbits endure a lifetime of lockdown isolation
While many of us may have struggled with isolation during lockdown, sadly hundreds of thousands of rabbits face a lifetime of endless isolation and loneliness says PDSA.
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Over 2 million UK dogs suffer firework terror
PDSA vets encourage new owners to prepare their pet to prevent firework phobias