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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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Hampshire retailer launches parking charge reimbursement scheme for customers

A Southampton pet food and accessory retailer has launched a parking charge reimbursement scheme in a bid to support its customers. Healthy Pet Store in Salisbury Road, Totton, has introduced the scheme which allows customers to claim back one hour of their parking fee with a minimum spend in store...
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Paleo Ridge receives recognition as one of the most ethical businesses...

Paleo Ridge proudly announces its inclusion in The Good Shopping Guide's prestigious list of Top 200 Ethical Companies and Brands. This recognition highlights Paleo Ridge's unwavering commitment to ethical business practices and sustainability, placing the company among the most conscientious businesses globally. The Good Shopping Guide, renowned for its comprehensive evaluation...
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Bella & Duke appoints new Chief Executive

Rosyth-based pet food and wellbeing company, Bella & Duke, today announces the appointment of James Sturrock as Chief Executive. The news comes as former CEO and co-founder Mark Scott moves to a non-executive director role. Following a record-breaking year as the UK’s leading subscription raw pet food company, delivering over 15...
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PDSA vet offers advice on how to spot hypothermia in pets

With the arctic blast causing temperatures to dip as low as -14C in the Highlands and -11C in England, PDSA vets have issued advice on spotting the signs of hypothermia in pets. PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing explains: “Hypothermia is when a pet’s body temperature drops dangerously low. It can...
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Vet shares when you should take your dog to see the...

When it comes to your pet's eating habits, some owners may call their pups fussy while others may be dealing with a poorly pooch that can't express themselves. Without being able to verbally make their owners aware of a toothache or other oral problems, dogs often turn to fussy eating,...
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Pet abduction offence a step closer as law for dogs and...

A new law introducing tougher penalties for those who steal pets has completed its second reading in the House of Commons. The Pet Abduction Bill, which has been brought forward as a backbench bill by Anna Firth MP (Southend West), will make it a specific offence to abduct a cat...
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Cost of living plagues UK dog owners as ‘dogflation’ continues to...

Following this week’s (17.01.2024) CPI (Consumer Price Index) surprise increase to 4%, Dogs Trust warns there is still a gap between inflation and what it terms ‘dogflation’; the costs associated with owning a dog. The charity has released a report, produced with Oxford Economics, which shows the rate of increase...
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Start the year on the right paw: January marks Walk Your...

In January, dog owners nationwide are gearing up to celebrate their four-legged companions during Walk Your Dog Month and enjoy the great outdoors. This annual event encourages dog owners to take their pooch for a daily walk, promoting the health and happiness of both pets and owners. From nurturing the...
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Sweet Neil is reaching out to find a loving forever home

An RSPCA cattery in Kent is hoping to find a loving forever home for a stray cat who was rescued after suffering from a painful burst abscess. Now named Neil, the two-year-old white and black cat came into the charity’s care in November after he was rescued from Folkestone with...
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Appeal after seven rabbits found dumped in bin chute at Birmingham...

The RSPCA is investigating the abandonment of seven rabbits who were left for dead in a  waste container at a block of flats in Birmingham. The pets were found on Tuesday, January 2, by a resident, who contacted the RSPCA. She became suspicious when large amounts of hay and animal...
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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...