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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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More than half the pet rabbit population now live inside owner’s...

As the UK celebrates Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW, 26 to 30 June), research from vet charity PDSA has revealed that there has been a rise in house rabbits – making them more popular than outdoor rabbits for the first time ever. The 2023 PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report revealed there...
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Doggy Baking Co. launches into Waitrose stores

The dog treat baking mix range is expanding across the John Lewis Partnership with products now available in Waitrose shops, as well as John Lewis. The award-winning Doggy Baking Co. has just launched into its newest retailer, supermarket Waitrose. A spin-off on the Yorkshire-based brand The Bottled Baking Co., the Doggy...
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Is your dog seasonally shedding? Experts swear by these 6 tips

With the recent hot weather, you may have noticed more fur lying around your house as our cats and dogs start to seasonally shed, or “blow coat” as they naturally start to adapt to the change in temperature. Now is the perfect time to implement some new hacks into your...
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Dehydrated cats found abandoned in a builders bag in Leeds

The RSPCA says the person responsible for dumping two cats in a builders bag in Leeds showed a callous disregard for their welfare. The young white and tabby cats, both females, were discovered in the rubble sack by a member of the public on Friday morning (June 9) in long...
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Dorothy’s dog drops in popularity according to new statistics released today

The historic British breed, the Cairn Terrier, which came to fame as Toto in the Hollywood classic the Wizard of Oz, could be at risk of disappearing, according to statistics released today (16 June) by The Kennel Club. Annual puppy births from the dog registration body shows a significant fall...
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RSPCA appeal over emaciated puppy who was at least half her...

A severely emaciated puppy who was found straying in a South Yorkshire village weighing just 6.2 kilograms, is making ‘promising’ progress. The vet who examined the female Spaniel cross, now named Tina, said she was surprised at how bright and alert the little dog was, given she was at least...
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Poor pet dental hygiene leaving pet owners at risk of costly...

With new claims data from Co-op Insurance revealing some pet dental issues cost owners upwards of £962* in vet bills if left untreated, Co-op is encouraging all dog and cat owners to look after their furry friend’s pearly whites, as well as their own. New research from Co-op Insurance shows...
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Lily’s Kitchen launches new ‘Walk & Talk’ mental health initiative with...

Lily’s Kitchen is launching a ‘Walk & Talk’ service this summer to support LGBTQ+ communities during Pride month and beyond. As part of its new ongoing partnership with MindOut, a Brighton-based mental health service run specifically for, and by, LGBTQ+ communities, Lily’s Kitchen will help pet parents from the communities...
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Poll shows people want the Government to do more to tackle...

A poll carried out on behalf of Dogs Trust has shown that a vast majority of people in the UK think the Government should pass legislation that will prevent the illegal importation of dogs. The results have been revealed in the wake of the Government recently dropping the flagship Animal...
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New research shows dogs get really excited when seeing their best...

A dog is a man’s best friend, but have you ever wondered if dogs have their own, furry besties? The search term ‘can dogs have friends’ increased by +75% in the past 12 months, so people are curious to know! To find the answer, dog-friendly holiday letting specialist Canine Cottages...
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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...