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Golf balls inside Labrador - A dog swallowed 13 golf balls which were later removed from his stomach. The dogs ate these balls on the walk around a Fife course. Owner Chris Morrison took his 5 year old black Labrador, Oscar, round the Pitreavie Golf course in Dunfermline for several months. Chris took Oscar to the veteran when he noticed a rattling sound coming from his stomach. Vet discovered that there were 13 balls, each of them weighing about 45 grams in his stomach.

Morrison, a planning administrator, said that one of the balls was there is in his stomach for a long time. The ball was stuck for a long time and had started to turn black and the outer shell was decomposed.

Morison said they did not have any idea about when this incident happened but it would have been fair to assume at least more than a month ago.

Morrison felt Oscar’s stomach and heard the rattling sound. Oscar used to bring a few golf balls home but Morrison had no idea that he could eat them. The veteran said that he has never seen anything like this, it was bizarre.

Morrison also said that Oscar is a black Labrador so he was a fair size but to swallow 13 golf balls is something amazing. The balls from the stomach were removed after an hour long operation.

Animal Friends Pet Insurance cover cats and dogs of all ages. always ensure your pet and children are supervised when playingoutside, this Bulldog was lucky enough that its owners were there.

Bulldog rushed to PDSA after swallowing golf ball  - Louis, a Victorian bulldog, was walking on a field with owner Marie Dibben and partner Shaheen Safaee at the bottom of Grafton Close, Charminster, when the playful one year old gulped down a golf ball after catching it mid flight. It's not confirmed, but Animal Friends Pet Insurance assume that the golf ball in question must ahve been a plastic practice golf ball, the kind people use to practice their swings in the back yard.

Louis was rushed to Bournemouth People's Dispensary for Sick Animals Hospital. Louis had swallowed the golf ball but was still running around circles trying to find it. He was rushed straight to PDSA. To make sure that the ball was not lodged, the couple gave him some water and rubbed his throat.

Louis had a major operation to remove the potentially life threatening golf ball. The PDSA covered the £700 cost of his treatment, as it seems the Dibbens did not have dog insurance. According to Paul Cossey, PDSA senior veterinary surgeon, the accident could have proved to be serious. It could have been life threatening for Louis if the ball would have moved to the small intestine. Are you covered if this happens to your family pet? These accidents happen to dogs every day and pet insurance could be the thing to save your pets life.

Louis was lucky as the ball was stuck in his stomach. Paul added that such accidents can easily happen. However, Louis was fortunate as his owner noticed that he had swallowed the ball.

Animal Friends Pet Insurance brings you a "tail" with a happy ending.

Missing dog found on Weston beach - A couple was more than happy after finding their dog that disappeared from a cliff near Sidmouth. They were very thankful to the people concerned in fetching their darling dog back to them.

On 29^th August, the Chocolate Labrador, Suzy, emerged on Weston beach. Later she was missing from the cliff edge at West Mouth.

Janet and Andy Rooms, owners of the dog, were on holiday in the area. Unfortunately they realised Suzy had gone missing. In search of Suzy they extended their holiday. They were unable to track Suzy down and returned home to Basingstoke in disappointment. They were deeply hurt after this incident. 

After a few days, they received a call stating that a Weston family had found Suzy. The couple were overjoyed to receive the call. For a check up, Suzy was taken to Ikin and Oxenham vets in Sidmouth. 

Mrs Rooms said that she found Suzy quite healthy; she just had a few scratches. She will always remember the kindness and the help from those who helped her dog. The owners expressed their gratitude to the community in the Sidmouth area who helped to reunite them with Suzy. 

Mrs Rooms also thanked all the residents of Weston who helped and supported her in this situation and gave her hope that Suzy would return.

reward offered for finding the thug who shot a cat with bow - Do you know ANYTHING?

John Wrightson who runs city-based 1^st Electrical has put up £100 as reward for anyone who finds the culprit and also hopes that others will add to the pot.

Earlier this month, the Cumberland news printed disturbing photographs of Marmite (What a wonderful cat name, to see some excellent pet names click on the orange link) who was just hours from dying. Mark Richardson returned home to find his cat was lying in the dog basket in his kitchen with an arrow through his back. The injured creature somehow crawled back to the home in Oliver Place, Newcastleton and made it through the cat flap.

The shaft of the arrow was covered with teeth marks, where Marmite had tried to pull it out by himself. As soon as the cat saw his owner the terrified cat started to howl with pain.

bAnimal Welfare Group For Cats Warn Of Potential Epidemic In A North-East Town After Some Stray Cats Found To Be Carrying A Virus!

Animal Welfare Group warned about an epidemic called “cat Aids” in the North-East town of Fraserburgh. The potentially fatal feline infection is believed to be widespread among stray cats in the town. 

 The local branch of the national charity Cat’s Protection appealed for more pets to be neutered so that this infection cannot spread any further. The problem came to light when several stray cats were rescued from a deserted building at Town’s Kinnaird Head.  The Quarry Road property was supposed to be demolished so that a way could be built for the new homes. The previous owner used to feed the local stray cats and take them into her home. The owner of the house moved a year ago but the cats stayed. 

latest Research may suggest that due to high fees charged by vets, owners are unable to afford the right medical treatment for their pets!

Survey reveals shocking data - A recent five year survey shows that around 51% of vets have put down a pet dog or cat as the owners did not have enough money to treat them. 80% of owners do not insure their dogs or cats because they think they can not afford it. Animal Friends Pet Insurance has pet plans from as little as 21 pence a day through to full pet lifetime cover.

Research suggests that due to high fees charged by vets, owners are unable to provide the right medical treatment to their pets. This is the main reason for an increase in the number of deaths among pet animals.

The owners are not able to meet the expenses and medical fees of their ill pets. As a result of this, thousands of pet dogs and cats are put down every year in the UK. Over the last five years, 1.6 million people have put down not less than one dog or cat. Between 2003 and 2008, research shows that 822,000 cats and 927,000 dogs were put down for the same reason.

The two main reasons considered behind this awful problem according to Sainsbury’s Finance are:

2) Approximately 55% of dogs and cats are not insured.

Hence it would seem necessary for pet owners to consider weather or it it is prudent to buy pet insurance for their dogs or cats to over come these problems in the future.

Fat Cats & Dogs an Increasing Problem

Obesity in dogs and cats is caused by the same thing as human obesity- the body begins to take in much more energy than it is able to put out. With overweight cats and dogs, life is easy, food is too available, and exercise is non-existent. A poor and unchecked diet paired with little exercise, and a low metabolic rate, can turn your pet into a porker quickly.

The Statistics

One out of every ten cats is overweight, and one out of every four dogs suffers from obesity. Why should you worry? You may love your cat or dog regardless of what they look like, but an overweight pet has a much greater risk of developing diseases of the heart, skin, stomach, kidneys, and liver. Excessive weight can contribute to many conditions including diabetes, osteoarthritis, an increased risk of heat stroke, and it can also slow down recovery time should your pet become ill. It is much harder to get weight off of your pet rather than on, so it is better to prevent the problem before it occurs. However with proper diet and exercise, you can get your overweight pet in shape in no time.

How to Avoid Pet Obesity

• Begin to check your dog or cats’ sides for extra weight. If there is a ¼ inch of fat or more between animals’ ribs and fur, then your pet is overweight.         

·         Know your pets’ weight, and track it regularly. Keeping track of your pets’ weight at a veterinarian’s office or your home will ensure that you become aware of a weight problem as soon as it develops.

     ·         Always check with your vet before placing your cat or dog on any type of diet. In general, you should reduce your pet’s food consumption by 75 percent of what it generally eats. Buy low fat foods, and for dogs add fibre supplements , canned vegetables or bran. Change your pet’s diet slowly, and mix it with their regular food along the way, to avoid your dog getting sick and developing diarrhea.

• Feed overweight pets that are on a diet several times throughout the day, to keep them from feeling hungry all day long.
• Make sure your cat or dog gets plenty of exercise. Ease your pet into an exercise routine, and do not expect too much of the too quickly. Small dogs and cats can get plenty of exercise in their own yards, and older pets may only be up to a small walk each day. Younger large dogs should get the greatest amount of exercise, as they are the ones who will have the hardest time becoming active again. Try using toys to coax them into playing with you.
• Do not ever feed your pet from the table, and avoid giving them excessive dog or cat treats that could be high in fat.

Dog and cat obesity is becoming an overwhelming concern, as pet owners aren’t taking the time to pay proper attention to their pet’s diet or level of exercise.  Another consideration is that an overweight dog or cat could affect your pet insurance premiums or level of cover : your pet may be more susceptible to certain conditions which could incur expensive vet's bills as a direct result of overfeeding your pet.

Introducing a New Puppy to Other Pets

If you are already the proud owner of a dog, cat, or other pet, and you come across an adorable puppy that you just can't say no to, it can be hard to know how to introduce him to the other animals in your home. Whether your puppy is a shelter rescued pet, or a purchased purebred, you can use the steps below to help your new puppy become comfortable with his new roommates.

Check the Puppy's Health

Before you bring your new puppy home, take him past the vet's surgery, and have a full examination done on him. Make sure that all of his vaccinations are current, and that there aren't any contagious skin problems or fleas that could infect your other pets. Have the puppy de-wormed, and treated for fleas to minimize the risk to your current animals.

Don't forget to take out a pet insurance policy to protect you both against the possibility of illness or injury.

Slowly Introduce Him

Puppies should be introduced into the home very slowly. If you try to force a puppy onto the other pets too quickly, then they may forever shun it. If you have more than one pet already at home, the new puppy should be introduced to one at a time.

Let the new puppy and other pet do whatever they want to get used to each other. This may include sniffing, tail wagging, or even growling and light nipping by the older pet. Supervise them loosely, and intervene only if severe fighting is going on. Do not punish an older dog for growling at the new puppy, or they will associate the new dog with an unhappy experience.

Reassure all of your pets that they are equally loved. Do not ignore older pets while you try to welcome the new puppy, or they will begin to feel neglected. Do not ever leave your puppy unsupervised with the older pets until they are all familiar and used to one another.

Try to spend 10 or 15 minutes a day alone with each of your pets so that they all feel that they are getting your undivided attention, and there will be no jealousy in the home. Try to engage them in games with each other, but use new toys to avoid any protectiveness over new ones.

"Puppy-Proof" Your home

While your puppy is being introduced to the rest of the pets in your home, it may be necessary to keep them in a separate room by themselves. They may also begin to urinate around the home, even if they were previously house trained.

Tidy-up electrical cords, make sure the puppy has plenty of toys in his room, and provide food, water, and a pad for toileting if necessary. At night, keeping a new puppy in a crate may be an effective way of helping them become re-acquainted with house training.

Be Patient