Author: Imogen Barber
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, PDSA is celebrating all the self-confessed ‘pet parents’ out there by sharing five signs that you’re a ‘pet mum’. PDSA Vet Nurse, Nina Downing, said: “Whether you’re a cat mum, a dog mum or a bunnies mum, the bond we share with our furry friends is undeniably special. We’re so lucky to be able to share our homes and lives with pets. “Maybe your pet is your best friend, and you want to take care of them to show them how much you love them! We’ve rounded up five signs that show you’re…
February marks Spay & Neuter Awareness Month, an international event that encourages pet owners to neuter their pets. Leading vet charity PDSA is using the occasion to share the story of one-year-old Olive and remind cat owners of the importance of neutering their feline friends. PDSA Vet Nurse, Nina Downing, explains: “For females, spaying involves removing the cat’s ovaries and often their uterus (womb). Doing so not only stops unwanted pregnancies, it also prevents or reduces the risk of several life-threatening diseases, including cancer of the womb and ovaries, as well as pyometra, a very serious and potentially fatal that…
Nikki Sanderson started her own service and started taking her first bookings on Thursday February 15. After graduating from the University of Chester with a BSc (Hons) in Animal Behavior and Welfare, Nikki became a trainee veterinary Nurse at the Grove Veterinary Center in Barrow. She achieved her Veterinary Nurse diploma in 2019 and continues her career with the ‘fantastic team’ at Grove. Here, he took good care of some of the towns ‘beloved fur babies’. Now he’s em – bark – on a new adventure with his new business – Pumpkin Pals Pet Care. As someone who has worked…