1st December 2008

Rare Otter Cub Found

A biological research team has just returned from a coastal survey trip in Southwest Cambodia where it discovered Oshi, a four month old otter cub of the extremely rare hairy-nosed otter breed, living in a village house. Apparently, he had been enjoying the hospitality of a fisherman's family for about two months. This discovery is welcome news to the International Otter Survival Fund ( IOSF - http://www.otter.org ), which works to protect endangered otter species.

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28th November 2008

Pets Compete To Be Biggest Loser

After a search for the nation's fattest four-legged friends, leading veterinary charity, PDSA, has chosen eight overweight dogs and cats to battle the bulge in this year's PDSA Pet Fit Club competition.

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26th November 2008

Protect Your Pets From Frostbite

With Britain braced for a cold snap, pet owners are being alerted to the possible perils of frostbite.

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25th November 2008

Make Your Horse A TV Star

The return of one of the nation’s favourite chocolate bars became a reality because fans demanded it. In what is thought to be the first example in the UK, Wispa was brought back to market following a highly successful Facebook-led consumer crusade. Now Cadbury is inviting the nation to participate in a one-off TV commercial to celebrate Wispa’s return.

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24th November 2008

Charity Calls For Prescribed Walks

It’s official, dogs are good for your health. Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, is calling on GPs and health professionals to prescribe the benefits of dog ownership to their patients following the launch of its Canine Charter for Human Health.

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21st November 2008

Neglected Alfie Is Now Top Dog

A young dog from the north-east of England, who turned prematurely grey after being kept in a pen and neglected by his original owners, has been voted the nation’s RSPCA Rescue Dog of the Year.

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20th November 2008

PDSA Suspends Involvement In Kennel Club Events

The UK's leading veterinary charity, PDSA, is suspending its involvement in Kennel Club dog shows and events, including Crufts. The charity, which provides free veterinary care for the pets of people in need, has participated in these events for over 30 years.

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18th November 2008

PDSA Says Buckle Up Pets

Leading veterinary charity, PDSA, is urging pet owners to put safety first this winter by 'buckling' their four-legged friends securely into their car whilst on the road.

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17th November 2008

Vote For Your Vet

If you believe the team at your vet practice always go that extra mile for your pet, you can now show your thanks by nominating them for the Petplan Veterinary Awards 2009. The nationwide search recognises and rewards the UK’s top veterinary professionals as nominated by pet owners.

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15th November 2008

Singing For The Animals

Singer-songwriter Helen Boulding is helping to raise funds for leading veterinary charity PDSA by donating the proceeds from her latest single, 'It's You', out now.

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13th November 2008

Challenge To Electronic Collar Ban

The Electronic Collars Manufacturers Association (ECMA) have stepped up their effort to overturn the proposed ban of the use of electronic training collars in Wales.

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11th November 2008

All Pets Need For Christmas Is You

Leading veterinary charity PDSA has launched an urgent yuletide appeal which aims to raise nearly £1million to help treat thousands of sick and injured pets over the 12 days of Christmas.

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