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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 NutracalmĀ®, NutraquinĀ®, and NutracoatĀ® 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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Battersea celebrates volunteers who have helped over 75 homeless animals

This week is Volunteersā€™ Week and Battersea Dogs & Cats Home is celebrating two of its dedicated volunteers who have made a real difference to the charity. Animal lovers Sally Curren and John Sullivan from Walton on Thames have provided a temporary home for over 75 homeless animals since 2009. The...
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Pets get stressed in the summer too

nutravet is emphasising the need for pet owners to be aware that the summertime can be especially stressful for pets when environmental and routine changes are commonplace. For pets, the holiday season often results in increased travel, vacations in unfamiliar places and separated from their owners for stays in kennels...
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Kitten rescued after falling of South Yorkshire pub roof

A kitten had to be rescued by the RSPCA after falling off a Rotherham pub roof and became trapped between two buildings. The little black and white kitten was discovered after pub staff heard frightened meowing coming from a dark, narrow gap down the side of the Mail Coach pub...
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Two UK organisations shortlisted for Purina BetterWithPets prize

Two UK organisations have been shortlisted for the Ā£75,000 Purina BetterWithPets Prize. Medical Detection Dogs and Canine Hope are among a shortlist of five finalists who have a chance to win a prize of Ā£75,000 ā€“ designed to support and accelerate innovative initiatives that harness the positive power of the...
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Three is the magic number for doggy trio

A doggy trio prove that three really is the magic number as they help each other in different ways, from guiding their blind best friend to helping with the confidence of a fearful pup. Storm, a four-year old Collie Cross, Ellie a three-year old Whippet Cross and Jetstream a one-year...
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Dogs Trust teach kids how to stay safe around dogs

Hundreds of kids up and down the UK are set to learn how to stay safe around dogs during the second annual ā€˜Be Dog Smart Weekā€™. Dogs Trust will be delivering dog safety workshops to children across the UK during Be Dog Smart awareness week (11- 17 June). During the course...
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Experts predict an explosion of flea activity this summer

Experts warn of a summer explosion of flea activity in homes following the recent hot weather and thunderstorms. The British Pest Control Association predict an explosion of flea activity as recent weather conditions are said to create the perfect bedding conditions and are stressing the importance of treating homes and...
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RSPCA received two calls per hour about dogs in hot cars...

Despite warning to owners about leaving pets in hot cars, the RSPCA received more than 300 calls last week during the mini heatwave in England and Wales. The animal welfare charity received 317 reports of animals in hot environments, the majority of which were dogs that had been left in...
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Mastiff who saved owner from depression wins prestigious Blue Cross award

National pet charity, Blue Cross has awarded its prestigious Blue Cross Medal to an outstanding mastiff called Lemmy. Judges awarded Lemmy the prestigious award after hearing the heart-warming nomination story about how he saved his young owners from serious depression and suicide. In their search for an ā€˜everyday heroā€™, the charity...
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Brits kit their homes out to accommodate their pampered pets

A survey has revealed that on average British pet owners spend Ā£286 furnishing their home for the pets. New research by interiors retailer, Furniture123.co.uk revealed that UK pet owners are kitting out their homes to accommodate their four-legged companions. The survey of 1,103 UK pet owners comes following recent reports that,...
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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 itā€™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 ā€“ 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, itā€™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 donā€™t give it a second thought. For dogs, however, itā€™s not that simple.Ā  Internal data fromĀ dog insuranceĀ provider, Animal Friends Pet Insurance shows that the autumn months are the most dangerous for animal road accidents, withĀ the final...