55 m. ago Cat owners warned over fatal danger during UK cold spell and how to prevent it

Antifreeze and rock salt pose fatal dangers to cats during winter weather, with RSPCA urging pet owners to watch for poisoning signs as cold spell hits UK

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52 h. ago Dog and cat abandonment soars in UK as owners struggle with cost of living

RSPCA says pet abandonments in England and Wales rose by almost 25% in 2025 compared with 2024There is an “epidemic” of dogs, cats and other pets being abandoned as owners struggle to cope with the cost of living crisis, the UK’s largest animal welfare charity has said.The RSPCA said abandonments in England and Wales had risen by almost 25% in 2025 compared with last year, reaching their highest rate for at least five years. Continue reading...

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66 h. ago One cat found dead and another fighting for its life after owner abandoned them in filthy Ayrshire property

Kayleigh McDonald pleaded guilty to causing a cat “unnecessary suffering” by “failing to provide adequate nutrition” and “failing to seek veterinary advice or treatment for severe emaciation and muscle loss.”

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3 d. ago Brits urged to check for hidden hazard in bird feeders as temperatures plunge

Bird feeders can quickly become a danger in the cold and wet months, so it's important to keep an eye on them.

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3 d. ago Vet explains when it's too cold to let your cat go outside this winter

A veterinarian is urging cat owners to stay vigilant and keep an eye on the temperature before letting their pets go outside this winter, as it could get too cold for them

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4 d. ago 'My cat was acting oddly near plug socket and reason why made my blood run cold'

A cat owner has claimed their feline saved their life from a hidden danger in their home - all because of the strange thing the cat was doing near a plug socket

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4 d. ago 'My cat was doing something silly by plug socket, then I had horror realisation'

A cat owner has claimed their pet saved their life from a hidden danger in their home they had no idea existed - all thanks to one strange thing the cat was doing

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6 d. ago Cats won't topple your Christmas tree when you make vital decoration change

If you're a cat owner and plan to put up your Christmas tree this weekend, consider making one change to ensure your pet doesn't wreak havoc on your decorations

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8 d. ago Cats disappear and end up in secret room owner hasn't ever found before

A cat owner was pretty freaked out to learn where her missing pets turned up – as she'd never actually found the room in her house before. She swiftly moved out as a result

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8 d. ago Brits heading to popular tourist spot issued 'fatal toxin' warning

The doctor warned that, more often than not, it proves fatal

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1 week ago Killer fungus spreading through UK hospitals and it's drug resistant, leaked memo claims

The deadly fungus Candidozyma Auris has spread to 72 UK hospitals in the last two years alone as medics previously warned the fatal infection is resistant to medications

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2 w. ago Cat expert Jackson Galaxy settles debate on whether cats ignore owners on purpose

Cats have a reputation for acting a certain way - so count yourself lucky when they break that habit for you

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2 w. ago Cat expert settles debate on whether cats ignore owners on purpose

Cats have a reputation for acting a certain way - so count yourself lucky when they break that habit for you

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2 w. ago Women must be warned of home birth risks and have access to skilled midwives, experts say

Exclusive: Pregnancy experts warn of inadequate medical advice and lack of safe and reliable careWomen must be given clearer warnings on the potentially fatal dangers of giving birth at home and should only be aided by experienced midwives, experts have said.Maternity services worldwide are dealing with an increase in the number of women with more complex pregnancies. Many are choosing to have their baby in a familiar environment, in the comfort and privacy of their own home. Some choose a home birth because having their first baby in hospital was “deeply traumatic” and they are reluctant to repeat the experience. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Cat owner is fined £1,100 after her pet 'trespasses' into her neighbour's garden in France

Dominique Valdes's cat Rémi was found guilty of causing damage to the neighbour's property in the French town of Agde.

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3 w. ago Owners urged to do one thing to protect pets as vet warns of ‘dangerous’ risk

Dog and cat owners can claim their free Itch Pet sample online when they sign up to their subscription service

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3 w. ago Woman buys pumpkin and is gobsmacked by her cat's unexpected reaction

A pet owner named Kat Newquist has shared the moment her orange cat named Dave got emotionally attached to one of the pumpkins she'd decorated her home with for Halloween

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3 w. ago Vet urges dog owners to never ignore four things as it could have serious consequences

A vet named Cat has urged all dog owners to look out for four different signs that your dog is having health issues, as ignoring these could lead to serious health problems

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4 w. ago Stalker who accused business owners of affairs, murder bids, slashing her tyres and poisoning her cat in 'unrelenting' years

Sam Wall, 55, made a series of fake claims about her 'totally innocent' victims, accusing them of having extra-marital affairs, trying to kill her, and even poisoning her cat.

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4 w. ago More than a third of pet owners sleep with their cat or dog every night

A study found that more than a third of Brits prefer to let sleeping dogs lie by leaving them to slumber in bed with them rather than kicking them out

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