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  • HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN TO VISIT REDWINGS’ ANNA SEWELL HOUSE

    by Pet Health Direct
    Redwings Horse Sanctuary is delighted to be welcoming Her Majesty the Queen to Anna Sewell House in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk on Monday (24th July). ...

  • QUARANTINE IN PLACE AT REDWINGS HAPTON SITE

    by Pet Health Direct
    Quarantine is in place at Redwings Horse Sanctuary’s Hapton site in Norfolk after a horse tested positive for strangles.   Although the site is not...

  • Taking your dog abroad this summer? Time to get your pooch travel ready

    by Pet Health Direct
    Vets are advising anyone planning to travel abroad this summer with their pets or assistance dogs to book an appointment with their vet practice we...

  • BVA’s charity to invest £70,000 in innovative animal welfare research projects

    by Pet Health Direct
    Animal Welfare Foundation puts out call for researchers to apply for funding The Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) is looking to invest £70,000 in re...

  • Vets welcome commitment from leading UK online marketplaces to new pet advertising standards

    by Pet Health Direct
    The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed commitments made this week by the UK’s leading online marketplaces, including Gumtree, Prelov...

  • RESULTS OF SURVEY INTO IMPACT OF COST OF LIVING CRISIS REVEALED

    by Pet Health Direct
    The results of a cost of living survey conducted by a group of equine welfare charities and organisations* have been published today (Wednesday 28t...

  • Cat on a hot tiled roof! Stranded feline rescued by RSPCA and firefighters

    by Pet Health Direct
    The panting feline was being attacked by crows in the heatwave The RSPCA and firefighters rescued a cat who was stuck precariously on the roof of ...

  • EIGHTEEN WELFARE AWARDS GIVEN OUT AT APPLEBY HORSE FAIR

    by Pet Health Direct
    Eighteen awards have been given out in celebration of the best horse health, happiness, and horsemanship at this year’s Appleby Horse Fair. The ann...

  • Stay away from blue-green algae and keep your dogs safe

    by Pet Health Direct
    Vets issue a warning to dog owners to help avoid pets being harmed by the toxic bacteria The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging pet own...

  • EXTRA PRECAUTIONS ADVISED AS HOT WEATHER FORECAST FOR HORSE FAIR

    by Pet Health Direct
    Fairgoers at Appleby are being advised to make sure their horses get plenty of extra rest and rehydration to help them stay happy and healthy in th...

  • RSPCA celebrates its dedicated army of helpers in Volunteers’ Week (June 1-7)

    by Pet Health Direct
    The animal charity fielded 1,500 applications for volunteer roles in two months The RSPCA has thanked the massive contribution made by its voluntee...

  • FAIRGOERS ASKED FOR VIEWS ON HOW APPLEBY COULD BE IMPROVED FOR HORSES

    by Pet Health Direct
    Appleby fairgoers are to be asked what changes, if any, they’d like to see to improve the event for horses. The annual Gypsy Roma and Traveller gat...