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Nutravet Introduces Three NEW Health Chews for Dogs

Nutravet is thrilled to announce three new health chews specially designed for dogs, adding to their trusted range of Nutracalm®, Nutraquin®, and Nutracoat® products. These tasty, easy-to-give chews provide daily support in three key areas of dog wellness: joint health, skin and coat care, and stress relief. Made with hydrolysed...
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Autobiology of a Vet by Leading Vet and Author, John Sauvage

Veterinary Surgeon, John Sauvage shares his fascinating life story which sees him take an inspirational journey from the suburbs of south London to rural Kent, via Africa. Opening with his awarded Membership of The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, author John Sauvage’s life story as a practicing Vet celebrates a...
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From boujee collars to ‘tidbits’ – the 7 mistakes that could...

Having a dog is fun, right? But it’s important to know when ‘fun’ can cause stress, discomfort, or mental and physical health issues to your pet. Pet insurance experts at money.co.uk have put together some guidance on common mistakes that we humans are prone to making when attempting to show...
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Five-week-old kitten travels 55 miles in van engine from Merseyside to...

A stowaway kitten proved he could get here, there and everywhere after climbing into the engine of a transit van which had travelled from Liverpool to Newcastle-under-Lyme. The kitten, who has been named Ringo after The Beatles drummer, weighed just 0.6 kilogrammes and is thought to have climbed into the...
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Burgess Excel Vet Awards announces the shortlist of finalists championing rabbit...

The Burgess Excel Vet Awards, which celebrate the hard work of veterinary practices and individuals who work tirelessly to improve the lives of the UK’s pet rabbits and guinea pigs, has announced its shortlist of finalists for 2021. One winner from each category will receive a trophy and cash prize...
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Rescue cat mooves into cow shed as she lands on her...

It’s been third time lucky for a black cat who had two homes by the time she was seven months old as the farm cat has now settled into her forever home - and even befriended the cows! Poor Daisy came into the care of the RSPCA Radcliffe Animal Centre...
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Dumped dog found huddled in undergrowth

A frightened, skinny dog was rescued by the RSPCA after being found huddled in the ivy amongst the trees. RSPCA animal rescue officer Ruth Thomas-Coxon was called to an overgrown area of undergrowth off Busby Lane, Middlesbrough, on 18 October after passersby spotted the abandoned dog curled up amongst the...
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Add glamour to your grooming routine…this is real dog luxury

Foxy Margot is a NEW grooming collection for that special dog in your life. Because isn’t it about time dog products got more decadent? Lovingly made in the UK with gentle, vegan-friendly ingredients, Foxy Margot is a highly-concentrated, prebiotic pampering range that helps cleanse, soothe, heal, hydrate and protect delicate...
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Pets at Home launches calming playlists for dogs

Ahead of Bonfire Night this weekend, Pets at Home has launched a set of three playlists designed to help keep dogs calm during the loud festivities.   The pet care specialist was inspired by research from the Scottish SPCA which found that reggae and soft rock are the best genres for reducing stress in dogs due to the beat of the music mimicking that of a mother’s heartbeat.    The...
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Three months after officially opening, Dogs Trust Cardiff has rehomed its...

Dogs Trust Cardiff has celebrated rehoming its 100th hound, exactly three months after taking in its first doggy residents. Taking the accolade are Chihuahuas Max, aged six and Minnie age four. They arrived at Dogs Trust Cardiff back in September when their owners could no longer care for them. But now, after a seven week wait, they have...
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Two-fifths of pandemic dog owners experiencing “pet regret”

A new survey carried out by the pet experts at YuMOVE, has revealed that 78% of dogs have suffered behavioural changes upon their owners’ return to the workplace. As more of us return to our regular working environments, the study highlights how the sudden change in routine is negatively impacting...
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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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Urgent warning for dog owners ahead of Road Safety Week

Crossing the road carefully and avoiding collisions is just common sense to humans, we don’t give it a second thought. For dogs, however, it’s not that simple.  Internal data from dog insurance provider, Animal Friends Pet Insurance shows that the autumn months are the most dangerous for animal road accidents, with the final...