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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 TV Vet and Barking Heads Ambassador, Dr Scott Miller

Barking Heads recently welcomed Dr Scott Miller as their new in-house expert and two-legged brand ambassador. Australian born vet and author, Dr Scott is the resident Vet on ITV show, This Morning, giving advice to viewers in the studio and presenting live and recorded animal items from all around the...
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Q&A – Coronavirus and pets

As a nation of pet lovers, many UK owners will not only be worried about themselves during the covid-19 pandemic, but also about their pets. Whether you’re self-isolating with your pet or not sure if you can walk your dog, we answer some pet related covid-19 FAQs... Can animals catch covid-19? The...
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Top tips for healthy liver in dogs and cats

Maintaining good liver health is vital for an animal’s general health and recovery. The liver plays an important role in the body and has a wide variety of functions, including filtering the blood from the digestive tract before passing it to the rest of the body. The liver also detoxifies...
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A guide to preparing for a new pet

Getting a new pet is an exciting time, but it’s important as their new owner that you help to settle them into their new environment without any stress. Whether you rescue a pet or decide to get a puppy or kitten, new pets are full on additions to your home...
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Keeping your dog active in winter

During colder months, it can be tempting to hibernate at home with your four-legged friend, especially during current stressful times. However, exercising your dog during winter months is important to keep them active and healthy. Even a short walk or run around a park or garden can help with mobility...
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Advice from the expert: Rabbit behaviour

By Emma Purnell, RVN Cert.Nut. Rabbits are very unlike cats and dogs; they are a prey species which means their body language and behaviour can be different and seem unusual. They are quiet animals so reading their body language and ear position can give us an insight into how they feel....
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A guide to…Understanding dementia in pets

We all hope that our pets will have a long and healthy life. Unfortunately, like humans, some dogs and cats can experience a decline in cognitive function as they age. Dementia in pets is also known as Cognitive Dysfunction, a cognitive disorder in dogs associated with effects similar to those...
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Surviving autumn with pets

With summer behind us and the dark nights starting to creep in, autumn brings with it many challenges for pets and their owners. As well as cooler weather, autumn also sees the start of the fireworks season and Halloween, which can both prove to be stressful for many pets. It’s...
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Top tips to maintain healthy kidney function in pets

Kidneys carry out many important tasks in your pet’s body. Kidneys help to balance certain substances in the blood and filter out the body’s waste as urine. They maintain normal concentrations of salt and water in the body. They also help to control blood pressure, aid in calcium metabolism and...
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Q&A with Carolyn Menteith, Trainer and Behaviourist

At this time of year, pet owners may notice behaviour changes in their pets due to a number of reasons such as bonfire night. Here Trainer and Behaviourist at Agria Pet Insurance, Carolyn Menteith, shares insight into how to support anxious pets following lockdown and the type of behaviour changes...
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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...