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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 NutracalmÂź, NutraquinÂź, and NutracoatÂź 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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Vet warns dog owners to avoid Christmas crackers this year

Christmas is an exciting time of year for many families, and even for our four-legged friends. Many will enjoy the most festive traditions on Christmas Day, from feasting on a Christmas dinner, to opening presents under the Christmas tree. But for dog owners, these famous festivities can be unknowingly...
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Matted elderly cat rescued by RSPCA is now looking for a...

An elderly cat who came into the RSPCA’s care with matted fur is now looking to find his retirement pad just in time for Christmas. The 15-year-old tabby and white cat, called Otis, came into the care of the RSPCA Middlesex North West and South Hertfordshire branch in Hillingdon in...
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Christmas can be stressful for dogs – here’s how to tackle...

For many people, the holidays are a time for celebration, family gatherings, fun and joy. But for our pets, Christmas can be a stressful time. The change in routine, visitors, loud music, late nights and decorations can all worry them. With Christmas day fast approaching tails.com behaviourist Carolyn Menteith highlights...
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Rescue dog found on Welsh puppy farm finds her forever home...

This Christmas is certainly going to look very different for rescue pup Gigi now her life has been transformed by RSPCA Cymru following her rescue from a property in South West Wales earlier this year. The 11-month-old chocolate Labrador was grossly overweight when she was found with more than 200...
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Force is with tiny kitten Yoda who needed emergency care after...

A kitten who collapsed and needed emergency treatment just a week after being bought online has been found a loving new home in time for Christmas by Blue Cross. The kitten, then six weeks old, was rushed into the national pet charity’s animal hospital in Victoria, London, after he collapsed...
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Picture perfect! Winning wasp spider image takes highest award in...

An image of a wasp spider in its web has won the overall top spot in the prestigious RSPCA Young Photographer Awards 2021. The striking winning photo, entitled ‘Hidden Below’, was taken by 17 year old Ben Hancock-Smith from Guildford, Surrey, after being singled out from more than 6,500 entries...
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Stuart the Dobermann finds new-found confidence thanks to canicross running

An excitable Dobermann who arrived at Dogs Trust with boundless energy and a lack of confidence is a changed dog after finding a new hobby. Stuart came into Dogs Trust care over a year ago in November 2020 after his owner’s new work commitments meant they no longer had the...
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RSPCA appeals for information after two injured rabbits abandoned in a...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after two male rabbits were found abandoned in a box in a London park. The rabbits were discovered by a member of the public on Friday, 3 December, at Gooseley Playing Fields in St Albans Avenue, Newham. The lop type rabbits were discovered inside a...
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Out of this world cats looking for the stars to align...

A trio of ginger cats are looking for a home to call their own before Christmas after being rescued from a multi-cat household. Sadly, Jupiter, Saturn and Ceres’ owner passed away and these three girls were rescued along with a group of other cats in October. Jupiter is two-years-old, Saturn is...
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Seven festive foods that you should never feed your dog

Whether you like gifting your dog their own wrapped-up presents, dressing them up in a cute festive jumper or preparing them their own Christmas dinner, if your four-legged friend is having a good time, it really can make the festive period feel perfect. But while we tuck into our delicious...
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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...