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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 or vice versa. One of which being Giardia, which is Googled more than 6,000 times each month. This is a condition caused by a parasite that leads...
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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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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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Q&A with Canine Partners

National assistance dog charity, Canine Partners celebrates its 30th Anniversary this year (2020). However the Coronavirus (COVID 19) pandemic has brought the charity many challenges when it comes to training assistance dogs for people living with physical disabilities across the UK. Canine Partners and many charities in the UK need...
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Q&A With tails.com Head Vet Sean McCormack

Dogs get fed treats at almost half of human mealtimes, a new study by dog food company tails.com reveals. A separate study by researchers from the University of Liverpool estimates that 59 percent of dogs in Britain are overweight and this could shorten their lifespan by 2.5 years. tails.com Head Vet,...
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Q&A with Cats Protection

Jacqui Cuff, Head of Advocacy and Government Relations In our latest Q&A, Cats Protection’s Head of Advocacy and Government Relations, Jacqui Cuff, answers our questions about the importance of microchipping cats and how the national charity is campaigning to make it a legal requirement. Why would you urge cat owners to...
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Veterinary Tissue Bank The Veterinary Tissue Bank was co-founded by Dr Peter Myint and Professor John Innes to meet the unmet needs for a European veterinary community tissue bank and a desire to progress the field of veterinary surgery. Here, Companion Life gets to know more about the organization and...
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Melanie Sainsbury, Veterinary Nurse, Natures Menu Registered Veterinary Nurse, Melanie Sainsbury, lives in Suffolk with her husband, pet dog and collection of chickens, quails and rabbits. She has over 15 years’experience working in various small animal practices and has been Veterinary Education Manager since 2014 for Natures Menu, the UK’s...
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Nick Jones MA - Dog Behaviourist and Dog Witness Expert Nick Jones is an experienced, qualified and full-time dog behaviourist who specialises in dog behaviour problems and dog expert witness work. He is passionate about creating an understanding and rewarding bond between dog and owner. Here he answers Companion Life’s...
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The Labrador Rescue Trust - Paul Watson, Regional Coordinator & Trustee The Labrador Rescue Trust was founded in 1988, originally named Labrador Rescue South West, due mainly to being based in the South West of England. The Trust changed its current name when granted National Status in 1993. This year,...
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Hannah Capon MA Vet MB MRCVS, Founder of Canine Arthritis Management (CAM) Hannah has been a qualified first opinion small animal vet for 15 years. She is the founder of CAM, which started off as a small one-on-one vet with owner external service in 2013. She had noted that there...
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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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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...