3 h. ago Cat owners urged to ‘keep pets indoors’ when it hits ‘dangerously low’ temperature this week

MUCH like us, our pets are not particularly fond of the cold temperatures we are experiencing. A vet has shared how to protect your cats this winter and when it becomes 'dangerously cold' for them to be outdoors. One of the most challenging things about having a pet is their limited ability to express discomfort...

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29 h. ago Vet nurse urges pet owners to avoid using 'toxic' common winter product that could be deadly

A veterinary nurse has warned that one common winter product can be 'highly toxic' to cats and dogs

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29 h. ago Pet owners warned over common winter product that can be fatal

A veterinary nurse has issued a warning to cat and dog owners about a common product that's often used in winter that can be fatal if pets come into contact with it, even if its just a few drops

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51 h. ago Families make the most of the snow as they grab their sledges for outdoor fun despite chilly conditions

Storm Gorettiswept through the country this week bringing sub-zero temperatures, snow, ice and dangerous winds that delayed journeys, closed schools and left homes without power.

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3 d. ago Dog 'poisoned' by common household item as owner issues warning

Pet owner issues urgent warning after her dog was poisoned and didn't recognise her

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3 d. ago Dog owners urged to check their pets for serious risk amid Met Office weather warnings

A simple wound treatment claim for a dog averages around £313 in the UK

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4 d. ago 'I showed my cat snow for the first time and her reaction was priceless'

A cat owner has shown the hilarious moment her black cat saw and experienced snow for the very first time, as people claimed the feline must 'secretly be a husky'

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4 d. ago Exact temperature that's 'dangerously cold' for cats to be outside in

A vet has warned that cats should not be allowed outside when temperatures dip to a specific number due to hypothermia and frostbite

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4 d. ago Vet shares exact temperature that's 'dangerously cold' for cats to be outside in

Cold weather doesn't just pose serious health risks for humans, our pets can also be seriously affected by freezing weather, snow and ice... sometimes fatally so

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4 d. ago New calls made for radical change to State Pension and student fees

A petition urging the UK Government to 'review, reform and means-test the State Pension and scrap tuition fees' has been posted on the Parliament website

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5 d. ago Assisted dying bill: MP slams Lords 'crackpot' amendments hampering right to die

Former NHS surgeon Peter Prinsley, who became an MP, is urging the Leader of the House to extend the session to stop Lords 'filibustering' the assisted dying bill

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5 d. ago If geoengineering is ever deployed in a climate emergency, transparency is key | Ines Camilloni

We must not let geoengineering be shaped behind closed doors. Climate justice demands an inclusive approachAs the world faces the challenges of the climate crisis and critical threshold levels or tipping points may be reached soon, a disputable idea is gaining momentum as a potential solution: solar geoengineering – the deliberate reflection of sunlight to cool the planet. Advocates argue it could buy us time. Critics warn of unknown risks. Some see it as a possible emergency break if temperatures spiral out of control. Others call it a dangerous distraction that undermines meaningful climate action.Research into solar geoengineering is advancing, including exploration of techniques such as stratospheric aerosol injection, which would involve spraying tiny reflective particles into the upper atmosphere to mimic the cooling effect of volcanic eruptions, and marine cloud brightening, which aims to enhance the reflectivity of low-lying marine clouds. While stratospheric aerosol injecti...

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5 d. ago Outrage as Trump withdraws from key UN climate treaty along with dozens of international organisations

Experts decry move to leave UNFCCC as ‘embarrassing’ as president orders withdrawal from 66 international groupsDonald Trump has sparked outrage by announcing the US will exit the foundational international agreement to address the climate crisis, cementing the US’s utter isolation from the global effort to confront dangerously escalating temperatures.In a presidential memorandum issued on Wednesday, Trump withdrew from the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), along with 65 other organizations, agencies and commissions, calling them “contrary to the interests of the United States”. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Blue Cross warning to pet owners as antifreeze can be deadly

Animal charity Blue Cross has issued an urgent warning about the dangers of antifreeze to pets during winter months, sharing the symptoms you should look out for

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6 d. ago Blue Cross issues warning for pet owners defrosting cars in freezing weather

Animal charity Blue Cross has issued an urgent warning about the dangers of antifreeze to pets during cold weather, as even a tiny amount can be fatal - here are the symptoms to watch for

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6 d. ago UK snow maps show 'vast' areas to be hit by blizzards as Brits to face

Britain faces a 'multi-hazard' of dangerous winter weather conditions in the next 72 hours as temperatures drop to -12C and the incoming Storm Goretti brings more disruption

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7 d. ago Cat owners urged to prevent their pet from getting 'widespread' health issue

A charity has shared an alert to all cat owners, who can help to protect their pet's health

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7 d. ago Animal charity urges cat owners to try to prevent 'widespread health issue'

Cats Protection issued advice for all cat owners in a social media alert

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8 d. ago Dog owners taking pets on walks urged to complete key check before leaving

The reminder comes at a good time, with little-known dangers lurking around the corner

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8 d. ago Cat owner's reaction after realising what pet's adorable bedtime habit means

A woman has been left stunned after discovering her cat’s adorable bedtime habit - and can’t believe she didn’t notice it sooner as she shares it with other pet owners

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