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The PDSA is urging motorists to be careful as they prepare their vehicles for the cold season, and to clean up any spills of these liquids immediately

Pet owners warned of 'toxic' danger amid cold weather this winter

Poisoned again - Sarah said her dog, Bear, had been poisoned again at Kismet Park

Poisoned again - Sarah said her dog, Bear, had been poisoned again at Kismet Park

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Pet dog rushed to vets after 'eating rat poison' while on walk in Essex park

New research from Just Eat has found that pet parents do not want to “remember, remember, the 5th of November”

New research from Just Eat has found that pet parents do not want to “remember, remember, the 5th of November”

Dog owners can get a free Just Eat takeaway this week - how to claim yours

Loud noises from fireworks can cause behavioural changes and anxiety in cats and dogs.

Loud noises from fireworks can cause behavioural changes and anxiety in cats and dogs.

Expert's top tips for keeping your dogs safe and calm during fireworks

Making a 'comfort corner' for Florence helped to settle her when fireworks went off

Making a 'comfort corner' for Florence helped to settle her when fireworks went off

Does your pet hate Bonfire Night fireworks? 5 easy ways I helped my anxious dog

Why the Norfolk Coast Should Be Your Next UK Holiday

Thankful - Mark Kennedy, pictured with rescue horses Vincent and Elsey, is grateful about the decision to cancel the fireworks

Thankful - Mark Kennedy, pictured with rescue horses Vincent and Elsey, is grateful about the decision to cancel the fireworks

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Campaigners 'grateful' for decision to cancel 'big return' of fireworks in Colchester

Video - The RING footage video shows an Essex cat not quite landing after attempting a ‘superhero’ jump

Video - The RING footage video shows an Essex cat not quite landing after attempting a ‘superhero’ jump

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Incredible Ring video captures moment Essex cat makes bold but shaky 'leap of faith'

New - Mabel & Friends opened in Hatfield Peverel last month

New - Mabel & Friends opened in Hatfield Peverel last month

Mabel & Friends: Hatfield Peverel's new 'home-away-from-home' dog retreat

Blue-green algae poisoning often eventually causes fatal liver failure, so it is important owners are vigilant.

Blue-green algae poisoning often eventually causes fatal liver failure, so it is important owners are vigilant.

Warning to owners walking dogs near lakes, rivers and puddles over toxic threat

Colchester City Council's licensing team has issued this reminder due to concerns about 'greed breeding'

Colchester City Council's licensing team has issued this reminder due to concerns about 'greed breeding'

Local government

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Colchester Council urges dog lovers to buy only from licensed breeders

Charity shop - PDSA in Colchester

Charity shop - PDSA in Colchester

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Colchester PDSA shop makes urgent appeal for donations

A sophisticated chicken heist saw eight rare birds worth a whopping £400 'stolen to order' from a charity

A sophisticated chicken heist saw eight rare birds worth a whopping £400 'stolen to order' from a charity

Warning to pet owners as rare animals 'stolen to order' by criminals

Dog - Toast who is Toast currently in the Colchester K9 Rescue and looking for a pet and kid free home

Dog - Toast who is Toast currently in the Colchester K9 Rescue and looking for a pet and kid free home

Colchester dog rescue to host fundraiser and dog show today - all you need to know

Survivor - Penny is now home with her family, after spending all day at the local vet

Survivor - Penny is now home with her family, after spending all day at the local vet

Puppy is left injured after being 'hit by car which then drove off'

Cats- You sent us your cats for International Cat Day!

Cats- You sent us your cats for International Cat Day!

International Cat Day: Thank you for showing us your feline friends!

Cute- Albi was born all-white with one eye smaller than the other.

Cute- Albi was born all-white with one eye smaller than the other.

Adorable puppy with one eye smaller than the other finds forever home

Blue green algae, or cyanobacteria, are a group of bacteria that can contain dangerous toxins which can be harmful and potentially fatal to pets

Blue green algae, or cyanobacteria, are a group of bacteria that can contain dangerous toxins which can be harmful and potentially fatal to pets

Dog owners issued warning over potentially fatal toxic algae

Grass seeds - This time of the year can see many dogs getting grass seeds causing concern for owners

Grass seeds - This time of the year can see many dogs getting grass seeds causing concern for owners

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Pet owner hit with massive £1,300 vet bill after dog gets grass seed stuck in nose

Sign - Colchester's new cat cafe put up its new sign lately

Sign - Colchester's new cat cafe put up its new sign lately

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Popular cat cafe reveals opening date for new site in Colchester city centre

Hero - Conner and Laura with their cats, and a picture of Padstow

Hero - Conner and Laura with their cats, and a picture of Padstow

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'It was meant to be' - Meet the hero who saved Padstow the kidnapped cat

Fast Friends - Paddy with Dermot O'Leary

Fast Friends - Paddy with Dermot O'Leary

Beloved St Helena Hospice cat Paddy sadly passes away

Found - Padstow the cat was found three miles from his home

Found - Padstow the cat was found three miles from his home

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Padstow the 'kidnapped cat' has been found three miles away from home

'Evil' - Padstow the cat has been taken from his Wivenhoe home

'Evil' - Padstow the cat has been taken from his Wivenhoe home

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Watch: The moment cat is snatched from front porch in Wivenhoe in 'evil' incident

Plans - Featherfields parrot rescue has applied for planning permission to build a new sanctuary

Plans - Featherfields parrot rescue has applied for planning permission to build a new sanctuary

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Vital parrot rescue charity has plans for sanctuary in north Essex village refused

Roxy now after being nursed back to health in Clacton

Roxy now after being nursed back to health in Clacton

'Painfully skinny' dog found abandoned is nursed back to health and looking for home

Dog - an XL Bully

Dog - an XL Bully

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Colchester resident reacts after over 70 XL bullies seized and dozens 'destroyed'

Team - PC Andy Blunt and police dog Bruce cam fifth at a national competition for police dogs

Team - PC Andy Blunt and police dog Bruce cam fifth at a national competition for police dogs

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Police dog and handler from Essex place among top five in national competition

Needing help - an image of proud cat owner Katie Courts and another image of Billie the cat after the attack

Needing help - an image of proud cat owner Katie Courts and another image of Billie the cat after the attack

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Couple's cat costs them a staggering £25,000 in vet bills after dog attack

Winner - Oakley, three year old cross breed has won the competition. This was the winning photo that was entered by owner Heidi

Winner - Oakley, three year old cross breed has won the competition. This was the winning photo that was entered by owner Heidi

Revealed: This is the winner of The Gazette's Pet Idol competition

The group of puppies were reunited with their mother (right) at the Danaher Animal Home

The group of puppies were reunited with their mother (right) at the Danaher Animal Home

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Group of puppies left dumped in Essex reunited with mum in RSPCA 'miracle'

Saved - Runaway Rowan, was saved by two Essex Police officers in Stanway

Saved - Runaway Rowan, was saved by two Essex Police officers in Stanway

Police officers save scared pooch dangerously close to busy road

The Pet Gallery: Our editor's top picks for Pet Idol 2024

The shop raises funds to help with the cost of healthcare for dogs

The shop raises funds to help with the cost of healthcare for dogs

Colchester PDSA store in plea for unwanted items and volunteers to help sick animals

Discovery - Roxy was discovered curled up on a driveway behind a bush in Boxted

Discovery - Roxy was discovered curled up on a driveway behind a bush in Boxted

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Dog described as 'painfully skinny' found abandoned on driveway in Essex

Man's best friend - Four different pets owned by our readers for National Pet Month

Man's best friend - Four different pets owned by our readers for National Pet Month

Check out these 20 adorable pictures of YOUR pets for National Pet Month

Dave and Helen Lowbridge with Gerald, their Dumeril's Boa

Dave and Helen Lowbridge with Gerald, their Dumeril's Boa

Pet shop owners 'really excited' to start offering exotic animal experiences

Event - The popular dog grooming event is returning to Marks Tey Parish Hall

Event - The popular dog grooming event is returning to Marks Tey Parish Hall

Popular dog grooming competition set to return to Colchester - here's when

Jackie Marshall, qualified vet and technical advisor at the veterinary nutraceuticals company VetPlus, has shared 5 common illnesses that could be affecting your pet.

Jackie Marshall, qualified vet and technical advisor at the veterinary nutraceuticals company VetPlus, has shared 5 common illnesses that could be affecting your pet.

Vet warning issued that your pet may be suffering from these 5 common illnesses

Happy - Jayne Kirkby attended the event with her four-legged friend Jess

Happy - Jayne Kirkby attended the event with her four-legged friend Jess

In pictures: Adorable dogs descend on railway museum for special Doggy Steam event

Why do dogs eat fox poo and how can I stop this?

Why do dogs eat fox poo and how can I stop this?

Why does my dog roll in fox poo and how can I keep them from doing so?

Vets have warned dog owners to keep their pets away from puddles and stagnant water due to the health risks

Vets have warned dog owners to keep their pets away from puddles and stagnant water due to the health risks

Vet tells dog owners to keep pets away from puddles

Walkies - A dog on its daily walk

Walkies - A dog on its daily walk

Here are four of the best-rated dog walking and care services on offer in Colchester

Cute - the group of cockapoos and owners in Ardleigh

Cute - the group of cockapoos and owners in Ardleigh

Pictured: Adorable litter of Cockapoos reunite in Ardleigh five years after birth

Several types of lilies are dangerous to cats, even in small amounts, including the Asiatic lily, tiger lily, stargazer lily and Easter lily

Several types of lilies are dangerous to cats, even in small amounts, including the Asiatic lily, tiger lily, stargazer lily and Easter lily

PDSA warns gardeners about a flower that can be 'life-threatening' for cats

Dog owners are being advised to wash mud off their pets legs, tummy and paws as a precaution

Dog owners are being advised to wash mud off their pets legs, tummy and paws as a precaution

Urgent warning to dog owners over potentially fatal 'flesh-eating' Alabama Rot

Snap a pic of your fur-ever friend and upload it for a chance to win £50 worth of Tesco vouchers and for them to be named our 2024 Pet Idol.

Snap a pic of your fur-ever friend and upload it for a chance to win £50 worth of Tesco vouchers and for them to be named our 2024 Pet Idol.

Pet Lovers: Could your beloved family pet be a Pet Idol winner?

Healthy - This dog came to the rescue at an extremely low weight but is now at a much more healthy weight

Healthy - This dog came to the rescue at an extremely low weight but is now at a much more healthy weight

Everything we know about the adorable dog show being held in Colchester

Adopt - Bubbles, a stray 'exotic' bully dog is up for adoption

Adopt - Bubbles, a stray 'exotic' bully dog is up for adoption

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Bully Bubbles who was dumped in Colchester given second chance after life-changing op

Training - Essex County Fire and Rescue Service trained with Essex Police dogs for emergency rescues

Training - Essex County Fire and Rescue Service trained with Essex Police dogs for emergency rescues

Watch: Emergency responders practise life-saving skills with their furry colleagues

Pets - Pet Village offers everything a pet lover's heart desires

Pets - Pet Village offers everything a pet lover's heart desires

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'We want to show our love for animals' - Inside the new pet shop which 'offers more'

Cat found ‘hanging’ from fence panel in Basildon

Cat found ‘hanging’ from fence panel in Basildon

WARNING: Graphic

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RSPCA appeal after body of cat found ‘hanging’ from fence panel in Essex

Here are some top tips to keep your dog free of fleas

Here are some top tips to keep your dog free of fleas

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Vet issues important flea warning to all dog and cat owners

Cuddles - Leila Milburn with some Campus Cat teddies

Cuddles - Leila Milburn with some Campus Cat teddies

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In pictures: Essex uni students and staff celebrate campus cat Pebbles with statue