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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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Webbox reveals the UK’s top five dog-friendly beer gardens you should...

With the summer holidays approaching, petcare brand Webbox is sharing the UK’s top five dog-friendly beer gardens that won’t make a dog’s dinner out of your drinking and dining experiences this spring. The Dog, Grundisburgh, Suffolk First up is the aptly named ‘The Dog’, and of course, this South East pub...
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Over a third of dog owners plan to have their four-legged...

With wedding season upon us, Rover.com has today revealed that over a third (37%) of dog owners plan to have their four-legged friend at their wedding ceremony. The pups will play a major role on the big day, ranging from ring bearer (29%) to Pup-of-Honour (18%), and Best Man (9%). According to...
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Vet reveals what makes dogs obese and how to shake the...

In the UK, 65% of dogs are overweight, and with summer hot on our heels, barbecues and picnics will pick back up, and the urge to share a cheat meal with your dog may be strong. Star of This Morning and grain free dog food brand Barking Heads’ vet, Dr...
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Chichester pet-care provider donates to Cat and Rabbit Rescue Centre

Since launching last year, real-life partners turned business partners Sue and Jon Vinsome have been combining their love for animals with running their own successful Petpals business, providing premium pet care to the pets of Chichester. Both firm believers in using the success of their business for good, the couple...
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Celebrating volunteers across Loughborough and hoping more locals will join in...

This National Volunteers Week, PDSA is celebrating the thousands of incredible volunteers across the country. The annual week takes place from Thursday, June 1 until Wednesday, June 7, and this year marks 39 years of celebrating those who devote their time to great causes. PDSA’s Loughborough-based charity shop is recognising the...
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Time commitment no barrier for a range of volunteering roles with...

From dog walking to van driving, from data entry to campaigning on animal welfare issues - the RSPCA offers a tremendous variety of roles for aspiring volunteers to get stuck into. The animal charity has enjoyed a boom in volunteer numbers in recent months, helped by over 1,000 people signing...
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Golden oldie doggie duo hope to find love of the human...

We all know life is better with a best friend at our side and that’s definitely the case for best buddies Fudge and Blue at Dogs Trust Manchester. But although these four-legged friends are devoted to each other, they are hoping that as Best Friends Day approaches (8 June) they...
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Staycation safety: Top tips for travelling with your pet

Hip hip hooray - holiday season is nearly upon us! And with UK beach getaways involving our furry family members more popular than ever, PDSA has pulled together top advice for travelling with your pet this summer. PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing said: “Being able to take your pet with...
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Battersea issues advice on keeping children safe around dogs this Child...

With Child Safety Week beginning today (Monday 5 June), Battersea is offering advice to parents on how to keep their children safe around dogs. Ali Taylor, Head of Canine Behaviour and Training at Battersea says: “Keeping your child safe is paramount to parents at any time of year. But as...
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Youngsters and their dogs prepare to pitch up in Rutland

Young dog lovers and their four-legged-friends are preparing for a fun-filled summer in Rutland, as the annual Young Kennel Club (YKC) Summer Camp returns to Rutland Showground, for a third consecutive year. Promising an action-packed week of activities, training and entertainment for both youngsters and their dogs, the YKC Summer...
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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...