News for January 2012

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Giant hairball removed from cat's stomach - 31st January, 2012
A hairball the size of two cricket balls that vets thought was a tumour has been removed from a cat.The clump of hair, weighing 215g, almost killed the ginger longhair cat as it grew to fill its entire stomach, making her unable to eat ...
Dog food 'must be tailored to breed' - 30th January, 2012
Diet is a critical part of ensuring a dog stays healthy and owners should ensure the dog food they feed their pet is tailored to its breed, size and age.This is the advice of secreta...
Post-Christmas weight loss 'just as important for dogs' - 27th January, 2012
Dog owners looking to lose weight in the new year must not neglect their pet, especially if it was fed unhealthy foods over the Christmas period.Research from Direct Line revealed 49 per cent of people admitted to preparing a Christmas dinner fo...
Training 'a necessity' for young dogs - 27th January, 2012
The PDSA has urged owners of young dogs to ensure their pet receives proper training from an early age to prevent it from becoming aggressive towards other animals or humans.According to the charity, a lack of training and limited socialisation ...
English Setter faced with extinction threat - 26th January, 2012
Demand for more fashionable dogs has resulted in one of the country's oldest breeds coming under threat from extinction.According to the Kennel Club, the English Setter is at risk of dying out as dog buyers are increasingly influenced by cel...
Cat's first days in new home 'are critical' - 25th January, 2012
The first few days of a cat's arrival in its new home are crucial for how it adapts to its surroundings. Deputy manager of Cats.org.uk's National Cat Adoption Centre in Sussex Tania Marsh explained owners need to take care with how th...
Dog crates offer "a place of safety" for new arrivals - 24th January, 2012
Investing in a dog crate is a wise move for anyone who is considering taking in a dog, regardless of whether it is a puppy or already fully grown.Dogs can t...
Swell Pets advisor selected for Crufts team - 23rd January, 2012
Swell Pets advisor Karren Newton and her working sheepdog Skye have been selected for the Crufts North West team.Karren applied to enter the try outs for the Good Citizen Dog Training Scheme, the UK's largest dog training programme and Skye ...
New home needed for Dalmatian that boarded bus - 23rd January, 2012
Staff at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home are looking for a new home for a Dalmatian that was spotted boarding a London bus without an owner.The dog, named Annabelle, is currently being cared for by the charity after it was brought in by Steven Go...
Purring cats 'a great stress reliever' - 23rd January, 2012
A cat's purr gives off therapeutic benefits that makes sitting with a relaxed cat a great way to combat stress.Clinical veterinary officer at Cats Protection Beth Skillings described settling down with a relaxed pet as "a soothing massa...