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Chloe HukinTop tips for charity fundraisingPosted on 13 Jun 2013Blue Cross supporter Chloe Hukin is taking part in our Sahara Desert Trek in November to raise money for sick, injured and homeless pets. She shares her top tips for charity fundraising…  If you’d like to raise money for ... MicrochippingMicrochipping pets - your questions answeredPosted on 11 Jun 2013Thousands of animals go missing every year and sadly many of them never find their way home. But microchipping can help to keep your pet safe, as Blue Cross Editor Natasha Kleanthous reveals… Here at Blue Cross we take in hundreds of... Summer holiday dog Preparing for the summer holidays – advice for cat and dog owners Posted on 10 Jun 2013With the warm weather finally here, it’s a great time to dream of summer and plan for our holidays. And advance planning is essential for pet owners as Caroline Reay, Blue Cross Chief Vet, and Becky Dawe, Night Nurse, reveal here&hell... Mansell familyVolunteering at Blue Cross - spotlight on charity shops Posted on 07 Jun 2013 To mark Volunteers’ Week, Blue Cross has been celebrating the amazing work that our team of more than 2,500 volunteers do. Today we put the spotlight on our shop volunteers, who are invaluable in helping us to raise money for sick a... Claire Stallard pregnant‘How we’re preparing our cat and dog for the arrival of our new baby’ Posted on 03 Jun 2013Claire Stallard, Blue Cross Animal Behaviourist, and her fiancé are expecting a baby later this month. She reveals what they have done to get their pet dog and cat ready for the new arrival and the sudden change in all of their lives... PIN Northiam puppies Volunteering at Blue Cross – spotlight on pet fosteringPosted on 04 Jun 2013As part of Volunteers’ Week Blue Cross is celebrating the amazing work that our team of more than 2,500 volunteers do to help pets. One of our growing roles is pet fostering, which can make a huge difference to a poorly or unwanted an... Ferret Keep your ferret healthy Posted on 31 May 2013Ferrets are becoming more and more popular as pets, and Blue Cross has some advice to help keep yours healthy…  The best tip to keep your ferret happy and healthy is to get them checked out by a vet every year.  Ferrets c... House training an adult dogWhat to do if you've found a stray dogPosted on 29 May 2013If you've found a stray dog and you're not sure what to do, Blue Cross has some advice to help... If you’ve found a stray dog, check to see if they’re wearing a tag with the owner’s details on. If they are, and you’... Cat in garden subWhat flowers and plants are poisonous to pets? Posted on 24 May 2013Flowers and plants look gorgeous and brighten up our gardens but behind the pretty blooms can lie dangers to our pets. Read our advice to find out which ones are toxic for animals…  The most common toxic plants are lilies which... Teagan subA match made in heaven for Ciarán and Blue Cross pony TeaganPosted on 22 May 2013  Blue Cross pony Teagan inspired her new rider, nine-year-old Ciarán Vella, so much that he even donated half of his reward for doing well in his school exams to us so we can help more animals like her. He tells us why his bel... Fireworks and horsesWhy the horse welfare crisis is now a reality and what you can do to help Posted on 22 May 2013  With thousands of unwanted and abandoned horses facing an uncertain future, the feared horse welfare crisis is now a reality across the UK.   Blue Cross, along with other horse charities, has spent the last six months trying t... Obese horseObesity in horses – the silent killerPosted on 22 May 2013  Being overweight is one of the most serious problems a horse can have. Ruth Court, Blue Cross Horse Welfare Manager, reveals what makes this condition life-threatening and the history behind the current obesity epidemic… ... HHP lurcher Why greyhounds and lurchers can make the best family pets Posted on 21 May 2013  Last year Blue Cross took in 126 unwanted and abandoned lurchers and 26 greyhounds – and sadly these dogs often take longer to rehome because people just don’t see them as family pets. But they can actually make the perf... Kipper subDon’t forget us! The advantages of rehoming an older catPosted on 16 May 2013Yes, kittens are cute and adorable but they’re also high maintenance. Meanwhile Blue Cross has dozens of gorgeous and lovable older cats who are being passed by in favour of a younger model. Find out why mature moggies can make such f... Cat and young ladyWhat’s your cat really thinking? Posted on 14 May 2013  Who can resist a cute, funny or even “grumpy” cat? Moggies are an internet hit and provide us with lots of laughs – but do their online personas reflect the real musings of a cat? Caroline Reay, Chief Vet at the Bl... Vet nurse with cat How to become a veterinary nurse Posted on 13 May 2013 Are you thinking of a career as a veterinary nurse but you're not sure how to get started? To celebrate National Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month Blue Cross has put together a guide to help you with your future career... ... AIN sad dog subWhat is pyometra and how can you prevent it? Posted on 10 May 2013  Blue Cross is warning pet owners about the dangers of pyometra after treating five seriously ill pets in just one weekend. Find out more about this condition here…  Pyometra is a very serious infection of the womb which... Gino's cheesecakeBake like Gino D’Acampo and help poorly and abandoned pets Posted on 08 May 2013To celebrate the Blue Cross Tea Party on Friday, celebrity chef Gino D’Acampo has shared his favourite baked cheesecake recipe for everyone to enjoy – so get baking, have fun and help raise money for sick, injured and homeless p... Basic healthcare in rabbitsFood for thought - keeping your rabbit happy and healthyPosted on 07 May 2013  New research has shown that muesli-style foods can be dangerous for rabbits – so what should you feed them? As part of Rabbit Awareness Week, Blue Cross has some top tips for making sure your rabbit’s diet keeps them hap... Protect your dog against theftWhat to do if you’ve lost your dog Posted on 25 Apr 2013  Losing your dog can be very traumatic but it’s important to gather your thoughts and start thinking about the practical things you can do as soon as possible. Blue Cross Editor Natasha Kleanthous has put together some tips for... LuluTop tips for running with your dog Posted on 22 Apr 2013  Running with your dog can be great fun and it’s fabulous exercise for both of you. Read Blue Cross's top tips to find out more and help you get started…  For most of us, finding the motivation to actually put thos... BCW fat cat vet nurse subWhy do vets carry out blood tests on pets? Posted on 19 Apr 2013 Caroline Reay, Chief Vet of the Blue Cross animal hospital in Merton, discusses the importance of blood tests for diagnosing problems with pets…  Everybody knows that medics take blood tests but the reasons are often a myster... HHP rabbit sub Top tips to think about when getting a pet rabbitPosted on 17 Apr 2013 Rabbits can make fabulous pets but their needs and the time and money required to keep them happy and healthy are often misunderstood. If you’re thinking of getting one for your family, Blue Cross has some top tips…  ... OllieHow Behaviour Adjustment Training helped dog Ollie and his ownerPosted on 12 Apr 2013Melissa Fletcher loved her Blue Cross dog Ollie but going out on walks left them both feeling upset and frustrated, as she tells editor Natasha Kleanthous...   Walking the dog is supposed to be a fun and relaxing way to spend tim... Tayto ‘My 10 hour journey to rehome the dog of my dreams’ Posted on 09 Apr 2013When Jane Bridge read the story of abandoned dog Tayto, it didn’t matter that she lived hundreds of miles away because she knew she was the one for her. To thank Blue Cross for helping her find her dream dog she held a fundraising tea... 

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