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 Climate change may have been high on the political agenda in recent months, but few people will have considered the impact of the problem on our furry friends.The growing effect of global warming could be a significant concern for pet insurance policyholders and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is now set to reveal the full consequences of the changing climate for dogs and wildlife. Speakers at the animal charity's annual conference next month will unveil new evidence concerning the effect of a warming planet on pets and farm animals, with concerns that it could increase the spread of diseases. RSCPA head of external affairs David Bowles said: "[This conference] will provide new information on the predicted increase in the spread of infectious diseases to dogs from the continent and how dog rescue organisations and shelters may need to change their procedures." The charity this week announced that it has raised more than £210,000 over the course of this year as a result of its Charity of the Year partnership with retail store Wilkinson. Animal Friends Pet Insurance are specialist pet insurers who have been insuring Dogs and Cats in the UK since 1999, we are your first choice for Ethical Insurance. Written by Rosina 
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