When six-year-old Staffie Bentley came into the care of the RSPCA, his claws were so overgrown that they had become painfully embedded in his pads – the worst such case one RSPCA inspector had seen in the past 20 years. Bentley was also suffering from a bilateral ear infection and a chronic skin disease which had […]
Archives for March 2024
Scientists Unveil Astonishing Discovery After Opening Cave Sealed for Thousands of Years
A hoard of ‘globally significant’ treasure dating from the Viking era will be analysed as part of a £1 million Scottish research project. Researchers from the National Museums Scotland (NMS) hope to discover more about the Galloway Hoard, a collection of more than 100 objects dating from the 10th century. The hoard was buried around […]
Golden Skull Discovered Inside Treasure Chest
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Big Purple Dog Walk: supporting people with multiple sclerosis
Grab your pooch and join the Big Purple Dog Walk 2023! This March #TeamPaws is making a comeback for a third year running. Do you have a furry four-legged friend? Fancy creating your own challenge this Spring with your pup? Then the Big Purple Dog Walk might just be for you! No matter where you […]
World Spay Day: misconceptions about spaying
Today (28 February) is World Spay Day.vet, Dr Scott Miller, talks about the procedure, and highlights some common misconceptions. Should I spay/neuter my dog? Spaying is the removal of the ovaries (and in most cases uterus) of a female dog to sterilise them. Similarly, neutering is the removal of testes from a male dog. Whether […]