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Our blog is written by our team of experts who are here to help you with your pet problems. They have extensive experience in veterinary care, animal behaviour and horse welfare.
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Volunteering at Blue Cross – spotlight on pet fostering
Posted on 04 Jun 2013
As 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...‘How we’re preparing our cat and dog for the arrival of our new baby’
Posted on 03 Jun 2013
Claire 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...
Top 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 ...
Microchipping 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...
What 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’...
A 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...
Why 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...
Obesity 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… ...
Don’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...
What’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...
What 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...
Bake 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...
Food 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...
What 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...
Why 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... 