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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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Key promotion at Southampton pet food and accessories retailer

A Southampton pet food and accessories retailer has promoted a member of its existing management team to Store Manager.  Healthy Pet Store in Totton has appointed its Assistant Store Manager, Hannah Crewe, to Store Manager in recognition of her outstanding ability to provide exemplary customer service. Established in 2014, Healthy Pet...
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Cats wait a total of 344 days in rescue centre waiting...

The RSPCA in Warrington is appealing to find homes for four cats in their care who have waited a total of 344 DAYS to find their forever homes. This comes as the RSPCA across England and Wales is seeing a stark influx of cats coming into their care - while...
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Beach loving homeless hounds enjoy a day out in Southport 

Long summer days may be some time off yet but a day at the seaside couldn’t come soon enough for beach loving dogs who have found themselves in need of new families.  The team at Dogs Trust Merseyside headed to Southport this week to give their four-legged friends some fun,...
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Mr Bug extends its insect protein reach with homegrown dog food

As a business that set out in 2020 to showcase insect protein in a positive, sustainable light it was perhaps inevitable that the ‘early doors’ success of its high-flying bug bites and mealworm ‘superfood’ seasoning, would quickly result in Mr Bug making the pragmatic leap from occasional treats and...
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Fostering nearly 100 rescue dogs reignites Wiltshire woman’s passion for painting

A woman from Wiltshire is approaching an impressive milestone, having fostered almost 100 dogs from the UK’s largest dog welfare charity Dogs Trust. Jo Heather, a mother-of-two from Salisbury, has taken care of dogs - large, small, young and old - as part of Dogs Trust’s Home from Home foster...
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Partially-sighted dog seeks special home

The RSPCA is looking for a special home for a partially-sighted dog who absolutely loves going out for walks and on adventures, even though he can’t see well.  Four-year-old husky Hunter came into the care of RSPCA Northumberland West Branch in November after a change in his owners’ circumstances meant they could not keep him. He is...
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Guinea pigs and ferrets abandoned in street rescued by the RSPCA

The RSPCA says potential owners must research the needs of small pets after the charity’s rescuers were called out to two abandonments in Lancashire and nearby Greater Manchester. Two long-haired guinea pigs were dumped in a box at Wythburn Road in Middleton and three ferrets were left in an under-sized...
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Win your pooch on a pack with Asda and Burgess Pet...

Burgess Pet Care, one of the UK’s leading independent pet food manufacturers, is excited to announce the launch of a UK-wide competition where dog lovers could see their very own pooch on packs of Burgess Sensitive dog food.  As well as the chance for their four-legged friend to be the new face of...
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RSPCA appeal after mum and kittens dumped at Guildford bus stop

A mother cat and her three kittens have been abandoned inside a dirty cat carrier at a bus stop in Surrey, prompting the RSPCA to ask the public for help. The family of cats were found by a kind passerby at the bus stop in Chilworth Road, Guildford, on Monday,...
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Vets warn owners to avoid these Valentine’s flowers!

Vets nationwide warn pet parents of the potential dangers hidden in romantic bouquets this Valentine’s Day. While flowers such as roses, lilies, and tulips are renowned for expressing love and affection, some can also lead to potentially fatal health complications if ingested by cats or dogs. TrustedHousesitters has worked with vets...
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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...