Riga, a bull-type dog, was only a puppy when his owners had his ears cropped in an illegal procedure, and then failed to seek veterinary care as he suffered from his injuries. After being seized from a property in the Greater Manchester area in April 2021, Riga was taken to a vet by the RSPCA. […]
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Police dog shot by Lancashire police after turning on handler
A police dog with the Lancashire Police Dog Unit was shot on Thursday 8 August by officers, as he turned on his handler and severely injured her during a search for a missing person in a field off Higher Walton Road, Walton-le-Dale. According to a police statement, the attack caused the handler serious injuries. As […]
How to transition your dog to a raw diet
There are a number of reasons why dog owners may switch to a raw dog food diet – allergies, itchiness, upset tummies and ear problems to name a few! If you want to introduce raw food to your dog, here’s how to go about it. Go cold turkey! Feed them their usual kibble or tinned food […]
‘Cool first, transport second’ in case of heatstroke, vets urge
A new study by the VetCompass team at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has found that dogs with heatstroke may be suffering even further due to “outdated first aid practices”, leading researchers to call for updated guidance to be promoted more widely for dogs with heatstroke, allowing owners to provide the best possible care to […]
Appeal for information on dog with vaginal prolapse left tied to a tree in Lancashire
The RSPCA is appealing for information after a dog was “cruelly abandoned” in pain in a Lancashire woodland, tied to a tree. The young dog was tied to a tree by a distinctive fluorescent pink lead when she was discovered on Saturday, August 12 in Knuzden Brook at Blackburn by a member of the public […]