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Mature cat has 300g of matted fur removed
24th January, 2022
A senior cat recently had to have 300g of fur removed after arriving at a rescue centre with a seriously matted coat. Seventeen-year-old Gismore was taken in by Cats Protection after his owner sadly passed away. On his arrival, the Tyneside Adoption Centre team immediately realised that his coat needed urgent attention....
Why have my old dog’s hind legs collapsed?
21st January, 2022
Let’s look now at hind leg weakness in dogs. What causes it, what the symptoms are and how you can help make your senior dog’s life more comfortable if it happens to them....
Protect your pets in the cold weather
17th January, 2022
When you’re throwing an extra blanket on the bed, or pulling on a extra pair of socks before braving the outdoors, don’t forget to take extra precautions to protect your dogs and cats from the cold winter weather....
Cat microchipping to be made mandatory in England
12th January, 2022
Animal charities have welcomed new pet microchipping rules in England which will mean that lost or stray pet cats are more likely to be reunited with their owners and returned home safely....
Older cats prefer warm food, study finds
12th January, 2022
Cats can be fussy eaters, there’s no doubt about that. But new research may make mealtime easier for owners of older or particularly fussy cats....
What is hyperthyroidism in older cats?
7th January, 2022
Hyperthyroidism is a condition that causes one or both thyroid glands to enlarge and to produce too much thyroid hormone and it affects older or middle-aged cats....
When is the right time to put an older cat to sleep?
6th January, 2022
The hardest decision you will face as a cat owner is when to say that final goodbye. There will come a moment when it's kindest to allow your cat to slip away peacefully – but choosing this moment, and dealing with the emotional fallout from it, can be a complicated business....
How to clean an old dog’s teeth
23rd December, 2021
Keeping an older dog in tip top shape requires owners to pay attention to every part of their anatomy. From wet noses to waggy tails, and everything in between. However, an area that’s sometimes ignored is those impressive teeth....
What causes lameness in older dogs?
23rd December, 2021
Getting older comes with plenty of positives but also its fair share of negatives. And as even the most active of dogs begins to slow down, we may sometimes notice them limping or suffering from lameness....