‘Lockdown puppies’ flood rescue centres: Hundreds of pets are being abandoned as owners who bought them for company during pandemic struggle to cope with caring for them Adverts for unwanted pets have been posted on websites by owners Hundreds of pets including dogs and cats are being abandoned at centres RSPCA say they are ‘very … Read more
From work to pensions, passports and pets, what Britain’s new Brexit deal with the EU means for you By John Stevens Deputy Political Editor For The Daily Mail Published: 22:19 GMT, 30 December 2020 | Updated: 22:29 GMT, 30 December 2020 From work to pensions, what Brexit means for you… Working UK citizens no longer … Read more
A growing number of people are keeping giant leeches as pets, and letting the bloodsucking parasites feed on their blood for sustenance. The breed of choice is the buffalo leech (Hirudinaria manillensis), which hails from southeast Asia and can grow up to two feet long. Breeders recommend the creatures feed every three to six months, … Read more
With this challenging year coming to a close, spare a thought for the forgotten pets who have spent much of lockdown in an animal shelter. The RSPCA has cared for dogs, cats, ponies and small furry animals throughout the pandemic – and some of them have been searching for a loving home for more than … Read more
Every cat could be microchipped from next year: Plan to make chipping pets compulsor… with £500 fines for owners who refuse to comply Figures show that 26 per cent of the animals in the UK are not microchipped Eight out of ten strays handed in to its adoption centres are unchipped 9million dogs have been … Read more
It’s paw-manent! Grey’s Anatomy actress Kate Walsh officially moves to Perth full-time as her beloved pets Rosie and Pablo arrive from New York By Nicole Douglas For Daily Mail Australia Published: 14:05 GMT, 20 December 2020 | Updated: 18:08 GMT, 20 December 2020 She recently revealed she has no plans to return home to the … Read more
What a treat! Taking pets to Europe after Brexit becomes easier after EU drops rule which could have left owners having to plan trips three months in advance Pet owners were facing months-long delay to being able to take pets to Europe But UK will be now part of EU Pet Travel Scheme meaning fewer … Read more
Tuberculosis (TB) is a chronic infectious disease. It is caused by a group of bacteria within the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (a related “family” of species). TB can affect nearly all warm-blooded mammals, including farm animals, wildlife, pets and humans. TB can infect any part of the body, but most commonly occurs in the lungs (pulmonary … Read more
Experts have warned of a spike in cats and dogs being abandoned after two million British millennials bought a pet during the coronavirus pandemic. The RSPCA is ‘bracing for a spike in abandonments and call-outs as life returns to normal and as the recession hits some households.’ Animal welfare expert Dr Samantha Gaines added: ‘Life … Read more
Pets at Home buys The Vet Connection for £15m after reporting strong results thanks to pandemic pet boom Surrey-headquartered TVC describes itself as ‘the leading telehealth provider’ Pets at Home stores this year have benefited from being classed as ‘essential’ By Harry Wise For This Is Money Published: 16:10 GMT, 30 November 2020 | Updated: … Read more