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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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Sheffield man given indefinite ban on keeping dogs after neglecting emaciated...

A man who neglected two emaciated greyhounds he kept on an allotment in Sheffield has been banned from keeping dogs indefinitely. Martin Butlin of Fleury Road in Gleadless, was prosecuted by the RSPCA after a veterinary practice in South Yorkshire contacted the charity over concerns for the dogs’ welfare. The two black...
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Pet welfare organisation PCFA officially recognised as Primary Authority

A group of well-respected pet-care franchises have joined forces to put the wellbeing of pets at the forefront of the £3.1 billion pet-care industry1. Their collective efforts have resulted in the formation of the Pet Care Franchise Association (PCFA), a new trade organisation with the primary aim of enhancing animal...
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Cat dumped like rubbish seeks new home in time for Christmas

Overlooked moggy, whose care is being supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery, needs a home to call her own A young black cat is seeking a home ahead of the festive season, after being found discarded like rubbish along with her two five-month-old kittens. The feline family was discovered tied...
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Vets warn of 5 festive dangers to pets this Christmas

As the festive season approaches, vets across the UK are warning pet owners about the potential dangers to pets at Christmas, when they experience an increase in emergency visits due to poisoning incidents. With 62% of Brits having a pet, experts at TrustedHousesitters have worked with vets to help pet...
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Staffies more likely to be abandoned than any other dog breed

Staffordshire bull terriers look set to be the most-abandoned dog breed in 2023, new figures from the RSPCA shows. French bulldogs were the second most abandoned breed - with 582 reported to the animal charity this year - and German shepherds were third (542 abandonments). Overall, 16,040 dogs were reported abandoned...
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Top tips for winter walks with your dog

It is important to protect your pooch on walks during winter months as the temperature drops. You may be tempted to stay indoors where it’s nice and cosy but it’s vital to keep up with your dog’s exercise to prevent any unwanted weight gain and provide mental stimulation for...
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Dogs Trust issues advice to keep dogs warm and safe during...

As the temperature begins to drop, and snow and freezing weather set to hit parts of the UK, Dogs Trust is urging owners to follow some simple steps to keep their dogs safe and warm this winter. While many people enjoy a winter stroll, the cold weather poses several risks to...
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Toyota partners with Yorkshire vet Peter Wright on safe travel and...

Toyota has teamed up with Peter Wright, star of The Yorkshire Vet TV series, to provide advice on safety when travelling with a dog in the car, and simple animal first aid tips – from cuts and wounds to bee stings. Peter Wright has almost 40 years’ experience, covering the Yorkshire...
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Charities working together to provide over a million meals to the...

Thousands of dogs and cats across the UK have been enjoying nutritious meals at no cost to their owners, through a programme set up by leading animal charities and the UK’s biggest food waste charity. The Pet Food Partnership, comprising Battersea, Cats Protection, Dogs Trust, RSPCA and FareShare, and supported...
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Dalton-in-Furness dog lover hopes to raise hundreds of pounds for homeless...

A Dalton-in-Furness dog lover is hoping to help homeless hounds have a paw-sitively amazing Christmas by hosting a Santa Paws Grotto at her home throughout December. Laura Curtis is setting up the cosy Christmas stop-off outside her Market Street home and from Friday (1 December) is inviting passers-by and their...
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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...