Animals

'If in doubt, don't go out' warns the RSPCA which says owners should avoid hot walks and be alert to signs of heatstroke as the weather warms up.

Every year thousands of flying ants take to the skies in giant swarms but when is Flying Ant Day and what should you do when the critters arrive?

Crowds of people went along to support a popular dog and horse show which returned over the weekend.

Animal charities say owners are cutting back on medical bills and pet food as the cost of living crisis squeezes budgets.

Here is the monthly Pet Subject column by Laura Dickens, of Amical Veterinary Centre in High Street, March.

Time is running out to save Britain's butterfly species, warn experts, as a new endangered red list show half face are now facing extinction.

The RSPB remind the public that most baby birds found on the ground, don’t need rescuing – it’s part of the natural fledging process.

The UK's bee populations are in a frightening freefall so what can we do to try and halt their decline?

Sightings of a caterpillar, which can cause humans and pets to become very unwell, must be reported urges The Forestry Commission.

The RSPB has issued new advice on what to do if you find a baby bird as it prepares for an increase in calls during the breeding season.

A trio of ‘feisty’ Chihuahuas are looking for a special home willing to take them all together.

Eight dogs are stolen every day in the UK and these are the breeds most likely to be targeted by thieves.

The UK’s Chief Veterinary Officers have announced that the compulsory housing requirement for poultry and captive birds will end on Monday (May 2).

Tough rules brought in to tackle the UK's biggest Avian Flu outbreak, which has seen 100 cases and affected egg sales, will change next week.

Teams are now working to identify all poultry and captive birds in the area.

Slug pellets containing metaldehyde have been banned so how can you tackle the slugs and snails in your garden this summer?

Royal Mail's 10 new stamps celebrating migratory birds are set to be snapped up by collectors and nature lovers and here's where you can buy them.

A woman has launched an appeal to help pay a massive vet bill after she rescued a stray cat with a broken back leg.

Ralph was one of 26 dogs rescued by the RSPCA in 2020 when their owner realised they were struggling to cope with such a large number of dogs.

A Chatteris pet owner is warning others to be on their guard after his cat was potentially shot at or stabbed.