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Vets issue urgent cold weather warning to all pet owners with danger of death

The experts have listed 15 actions pet owners should be taking now as temperatures plummet across the UK

Wales Online · Dec 8, 2022

Why the death of a pet can hit us harder than the death of a person

This type of loss is still less acceptable socially. This is called disenfranchised grief, which refers to losses that society doesn’t fully appreciate or ignores. This makes it harder to mourn, at least in public

Wales Online · Dec 8, 2022

Hammer attack thug targets Scots vet in suspected gangland hit

Yes Vets in Wishaw has windows smashed by hammer thug, just months after opening, and it is feared organised criminals ordered the attack

Daily Record · Dec 8, 2022

Pet owner's warning after Christmas decoration kills two dogs

Their Facebook post warned other pet owners to keep their animals away from the dangerous decorations

Liverpool Echo · Dec 7, 2022

Yorkshire Terrier was taken to vet to be put down as he was 'unwanted' by family

The Yorkie is just four years old

Nottingham Post · Dec 7, 2022

Woman gets early morning fright after uncovering snake in compost bag

WATCH: Snake found in compost bag gets to grips with new surroundings

Daily Record · Dec 7, 2022

When is it too cold to walk your dog? London set for snow

As temperatures plummet and snowy weather makes a return, it’s imperative you keep your dog warm

Evening Standard · Dec 7, 2022

Ireland having just 60 wardens for 200,000 dogs blasted as 'completely inadequate'

Sinn Fein senator Lynn Boylan has claimed that there are not enough dog wardens for the country’s 192,348 licenced dogs

Irish Mirror · Dec 7, 2022

Neglected puppy who looks like a seal undergoes remarkable transformation

Staffordshire bull terrier Pearl was completely bald when she was taken into the RSPCA Felledge Animal Centre's care as her owners failed to treat her serious skin disease

Daily Mirror · Dec 7, 2022

Why mourning a pet can be harder than grieving for a person

Many pet owners know that our connections with animals can be on an emotional par with those we share with other humans – and scientific research backs this up.

The Conversation · Dec 7, 2022