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May 2025
- With the nice sunshine we are seeing, it is a good time to remind you that Sun Awareness week is from the 12th - 18th May. Here are some links to advice on how to protect your pets from the sun.
- Summer holidays are just around the corner. If you are thinking of taking your pet abroad, you should check out the latest advice from the government in preparation..
April 2025
- April is National Pet Month which celebrates and raises awareness of responsible pet ownership through educational campaigns and resources, sharing the many benefits of our cherished companions across the UK. To find out more, go to www.nationalpetmonth.org.uk
- Although it feels like summer, it is still spring! The PDSA give some good seasonal pet care advice that you can access here.
- In addition, you can find animal welfare advice for spring from the RSPCA here.
March 2025
- Crufts takes place this month from 6th to 9th.
- Tick Bite Prevention Week takes place from March 25th to March 31st. These websites provide useful help & advice:
- UK Dog Theft Awareness Day is on 14th March. These websites provide more information on this topic:
February 2025
- February is Pet Dental Health Month. Dental Health Advice can be found here:
- Valentine's Day is fast approaching and this can present dangers for our pets. Nutravet offer these safety tips for keeping them safe.
- Talking of which, why not make your dog a special treat for Valentine’s Day? Here is a recipe for some tasty dog treats from the PDSA.
January 2025
- January is National Walk Your Dog month. The following organisations offer help and advice on dog walking:-
- Get involved in the RSPCA Ultra Challenge Treks, Sign up before 31st January and get 50% off registration fees on full sponsorship for charity and a free beanie hat! Find out more here.
- To help kickstart your new year, the following organisations offer some great free advice on how to look after your animals:-
December 2024
- With Christmas approaching, here are some useful links to seasonal advice for looking after your pets:-
- December 10th is International Animal Rights Day. Find out more about the day and how to celebrate it here.
November 2024
- With Firework night taking place on 5th November it is an important time to consider your pets. You can find useful advice from both the RSPCA and the PDSA.
- As the nights get longer and the weather turns colder, the RSPCA provide some good advice on keeping pets safe in cold weather which you can read here.
October 2024
- As we are now in conker season, it is worth pointing out that acorns and conkers are poisonous to dogs. This article from Blue Cross explains more.
- More general pet care advice for the Autumn can be found in this article from the PDSA.
- Halloween is at the end of this month. This article from PETA provides ways to keep your animals safe.
- October 27th is National Black Cat Day. This article from Cats Protection offers further information.
September 2024
- 28th September is International Rabbit Day and the RSPCA provide some good information on rabbits here.
- Harvest mites are common around this time. See here for further information on how they can cause problems for dogs.
- RSPCA Walk on the Wild Side takes place from 1st to 30th September. A walking challenge with a difference – one that helps every kind of animal. Find out more and register here.
August 2024
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International Cat Day is 8th August and this year’s theme is ‘Celebration Cats’. Further information can be found on the International Cat Care Website here.
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National Dog Day is 26th August – get some ideas on how to celebrate from this Dogs Trust article from last year
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With the new sunshine, many of us will be spending more time in our gardens. This PDSA article explains how you can create a pet friendly garden.
July 2024
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Cat owners are now legally required to have their cats microchipped. Find out more on the PDSA website here.
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Now sunnier days have finally arrived the BVA urge dog owners to protect their pets against summer heat tragedy. Find out more here.
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You can also see information about the danger of heat on the RSPCA website here.
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BVA Young Vet of the Year - The BVA are calling on the public and veterinary professionals to nominate exceptional candidates who have made a big impact since starting out. Find out more and nominate here.
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With the summer holidays fast approaching many of us will be travelling abroad. Check out the government website for further information about taking your pet abroad.
June 2024
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Rabbit Awareness Week 2024 takes place from 24th to 28th June. The Rabbit Awareness Action Group provide some great welfare advice here.
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Late Spring Pet Care Advice from Medivet can be found here.
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The RSPCA hold their One Fun Day on Saturday 15th June. Find out more here.
