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Shine a red light on wellness all year round

Harnessing the power of light energy to promote wellness may not be new, but it’s experiencing a resurgence, not only in practice, but as a tool designed for use at home. Championed by animal physiotherapists, massage practitioners, wellness experts, and increasingly by vets and vet nurses. It is a non-invasive...
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Q&A with Carolyn Menteith

Dog trainer and behaviourist for tails.com working with PPL PRS With the rise in first time dog ownership from the pandemic, new insights show that 34% of UK households currently own a dog. So, making sure our pets are properly trained is a top priority – with PetKeen.com finding that...
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Top tips to maintain healthy teeth and gums in pets

Just like us it’s important for our four-legged friends to follow a daily dental routine. Pet’s teeth have a lot of work to do, if they aren’t properly cared for, it can cause problems. Poor dental care doesn’t just affect your pet’s mouth, the bacteria generated by gum disease could...
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A guide to arthritis in pets

Arthritis in dogs is a common health issue, which can affect both dogs and cats. The term arthritis simply means inflammation of the joints and can be caused by general wear and tear due to age. Pets can’t directly tell you that they are suffering, but subtle changes in their...
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Advice from the expert – A guide to feeding your ferret

By Emma Purnell, RVN Cert.Nut. Ferrets can make fun and engaging pets but do have some very specific dietary needs which need to be taken into consideration. Ferrets are classed as obligate carnivores – this means that they must have meat as the core of their diet and cannot be...
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What is dog anxiety?

Anxiety can affect all breeds of dogs and even though some pets only experience anxiety at certain times of the year or in specific situations, if untreated it can cause behavioural issues. Understanding the root cause of your dog’s anxiety can help with treatment and improve their behaviour in the...
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Q&A with Caroline Petersen, Nordic Key Account Manager, Swedencare Nordic

Swedencare specialises in pet healthcare and produces, markets, and sells premium products in the global and fast-growing market for companion animals. Swedencare has a wide range of strong brands and products within most therapy areas, including NaturVet, Nutravet, Pet MD, Stratford, RX Vitamins, as well as the leading oral care...
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Top tips for pet owners during autumn

With the change in seasons and start of colder weather, it’s important as a pet owner to be aware of some of the hazards that autumn can bring. During this time, many pets may prefer to spend more time indoors. Maintaining your pet’s health during this time can ensure that...
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Advice from the expert: How to keep your rabbit entertained

By Emma Purnell, RVN Cert Nut. Rabbits are clever and inquisitive creatures and need plenty of mental stimulation. Without this the destructive behaviours that often become a problem can be more pronounced. Toys are a great way to keep them entertained and there are plenty to choose from! Regularly switching them...
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Understanding gut health in pets

The gut is inhabited by billions of microbes (microflora). These bacteria have a fundamental impact on the physiology and wellbeing of your pet. The benefits of a healthy microflora are not just limited to digestion. Your pet’s gut can’t function properly without the trillions of microbes living and working there...
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Q&A with Dr Tammie King

During the pandemic, the rise in pet ownership was dramatic, with a reported 17 million homes in the UK owning a pet. Dr Tammie King, Applied Behaviour Technical Leader at Waltham Petcare Science Institute, Mars Petcare answers our questions about the changes in behaviour of our four-legged friends following the...
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Shine a red light on wellness all year round

Harnessing the power of light energy to promote wellness may not be new, but it’s experiencing a resurgence, not only in practice, but as...

PDSA – Why pets eat the strangest things

From socks and slippers to necklaces and knickers – our pets sometimes eat the strangest of things! But why do they do this? What...

Top tips for pet owners during summer

During summer months we love nothing more than spending our time outdoors with pets. With warmer weather and longer days, it’s the best time to...

Vet shares symptoms of condition dogs can pass to humans

With approximately 13.5 million dogs as pets in the UK, many pet owners may not know of some conditions that their dog can pass to them...

Expert tips on how to reduce hay fever symptoms in dogs as pollen levels soar

Hayfever season is in full swing and according to the Met Office, the pollen forecast over the next five days is high. Dog owners may...
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Expert tips on how to reduce hay fever symptoms in dogs...

Hayfever season is in full swing and according to the Met Office, the pollen forecast over the next five days is high. Dog owners may not be aware that dogs can suffer from hay fever too. As a result, Pooch & Mutt’s in house Veterinary Surgeon, Dr Linda Simon, shares vital advice...