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Make a plan for your pets this Christmas

Planning for a magical Christmas is in full swing, the decorations are already lining the aisles in the shops, and the kids have probably started hinting at what they want to find under the tree on Christmas morning.  But have you made plans for your pets this Christmas?  The RSPCA is urging pet...
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Icy warnings for pet owners this winter

As temperatures drop, experts at the Linnaeus’ Group warns pet owners about some of the unique dangers that winter brings. One of the most overlooked is antifreeze, which can be to fatal dogs and cats, even after only a small amount has been licked. It smells and tastes sweet,...
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Nutritional needs: How nutrition can help pet ailments

Are we fuelling our pets with the correct diet? Nutrition is incredibly important for your pets with a growing focus of our pets' diet and what they eat. As pets are honorary members of the family, it is important to provide them with quality meals that are both filling and nutritious....
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Vet charity PDSA urges owners to #WeighUp pets’ health to tackle...

Vet charity PDSA is urging pet owners to #WeighUp for their four-legged friends’ health and wellbeing this National Obesity Awareness Week (10-16 January 2022), following research revealing a whopping number of our furry friends have piled on the pounds. The study of more than 4,500 pet owners by the UK’s...
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Arden Grange expands award-winning sensitive dry dog food range

With rising consumer demand for a choice in foods for dogs with sensitivities, Arden Grange, has updated its Sensitive Range with the launch of new ‘Superfood Blend’ recipes, as well as two new products. Ness Bird, Nutrition Advisor for Arden Grange comments: “The superfood blend of plant and fruit extracts...
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How to kickstart your pets’ year with a healthy diet

A third of pet owners say their dog eats better than themselves, but how much do Brits really check what’s in the food they’re serving their pets? Following Matt’s visit to the Natures Menu factory as part of Channel 4’s popular ‘Food Unwrapped’s Healthy New Year’, he joined Veterinary...
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Is your pet winter ready?

As we head into the depths of winter with the cold British weather and darker days, it is important pet owners take some extra steps to help ensure their pets stay happy, healthy and safe throughout the season. From preparing for long frosty walks to keeping small pets warm, Dr...
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Webbox launch NEW Dog-E-Lix treats

Webbox, leading manufacturer of pet food, treats and toys, introduce their NEW, healthy yet delicious treat, Dog-E-Lix. To celebrate the new year, dog owners across the UK can treat their four-legged friends with the new Dog-E-Lix meaty treat in jelly. The low-calorie, high-flavour treat is free from artificial preservatives and colours, is...
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Dog named Elf abandoned days before Xmas

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a sick dog was found dumped in Nottingham wrapped in a towel, just days before Christmas. A member of the public found the young, female boxer-cross abandoned in Fulwood Crescent, Aspley, on Friday 17 December and took her into a local vet clinic,...
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‘Lucky’ stolen dog finds her way home for New Year

A scared dog has been reunited with her owner after being stolen over a year ago, thanks to Battersea. Jack Russell, Lucky, was stolen from her owners in August 2020 while she was out on a walk. After months and months of searching, her family thought they’d never see their...
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Puppy training: expert shares his top five tips for the New...

Whilst getting a new puppy is a dream for most, research from pet health and insurance company, Bought By Many, revealed that more than four in 10 dog owners admit to having 'struggled' to look after their pet as a puppy. A further 17% said that puppy ownership is tougher...
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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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Man in court for hunting with dogs and treating injuries himself

A man has been handed a suspended prison sentence and disqualified from keeping dogs after using his terriers to hunt wildlife and treating their injuries at home himself. Peter Bewsher of Greendykes, Egremont, Cumbria, was in court on Tuesday (6 November) after three dogs were rescued by the RSPCAas part of...