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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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Vet’s warning – don’t let the ‘January blues’ impact your dog

As the post-festive buzz wears off, the cold weather and short, dark days can lead the ‘January blues’ to kick in. But it’s important to remember that our dogs still need the same level of care they would any other time of year – including walks, fresh air, and...
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2024 travel trends: The UK’s top dog-friendly destinations have been revealed

It’s official: Westward Ho! in Devon is the top dog-friendly destination for 2024, according to a new report by holiday lettings company, Canine Cottages.  The quaint seaside town near Bideford is most famous for its unusual name and is also home to a Blue Flag beach and one of Devon’s...
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Ban for owner who left cats home alone without food and...

A woman from Yorkshire has been banned from keeping animals for five years after she was prosecuted by the RSPCA for neglecting her cats. Viktorija Elksnite (D.o.B 9/3/2001), of Morley Street, Goole, pleaded guilty to two charges under the Animal Welfare Act 2006, one of causing unnecessary suffering to one...
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Expert shares top tips to keep pets safe this New Year’s...

New Year’s Eve is a time of celebration with friends and family, the last thing you want to stop the festivities is an unnecessary trip to the vets. It is on us to do right by our pets and limit any stressful or hazardous situations by taking the necessary precautions...
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Norfolk dog and owner heading to Crufts after win at agility...

Pam Mayhew from Norwich, Norfolk, with her dog, Staby What (Danica), a Stabyhoun, won the Crufts Intermediate Novice ABC (Anything But Collie) Semi-Final, qualifying the pair for the final held at Crufts 2024, the world’s greatest dog show, run by The Kennel Club in March. Pam and Danica will be...
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Battersea rescues pregnant cat and rehomes her and her kittens in...

A pregnant cat was brought to Battersea by her previous owners due to financial struggles associated with the cost of living crisis.   When two-year-old Nami first arrived at Battersea’s Old Windsor centre, she was expecting an unplanned litter. Nami’s previous owners had taken her in as a kitten from a...
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Cottingham woman banned from keeping equines for a decade after horse...

The owner of a horse who was found in an emaciated condition at a rubbish-strewn field in East Yorkshire has been banned from keeping equines for ten years following a prosecution by the RSPCA. Amy Tichias (DoB 23.04.2003), of Hull Road in Cottingham, was handed the disqualification order after admitting...
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Battersea rescues pregnant cat and rehomes her and kittens in time...

A pregnant cat was brought to Battersea by her previous owners due to financial struggles associated with the cost of living crisis.   When two-year-old Nami first arrived at Battersea’s Old Windsor centre, she was expecting an unplanned litter. Nami’s previous owners had taken her in as a kitten from a...
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Lincolnshire dog and owner crowned winners at agility finals

Toni Dawkins from Chapel Hill, Lincolnshire with her dog, Ag Ch Bachero Cross My Heart (Tiger), a Miniature American Shepherd, beat hundreds of dogs and their handlers to win The Kennel Club Medium Dog Agility Stakes final on Monday 18 December. Toni and Tiger competed in qualifying heats across the...
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Choc shock as curious canine chowing down on Christmas chocolate selection...

As Christmas approaches vet charity PDSA has issued a chocolate warning for all pet owners, after a 13-year-old dog decided Christmas would come early, tucking into an entire gift-wrapped selection box. Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Max, was discovered by his stunned owners next to the Christmas tree, with scraps of wrapping...
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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...