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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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Five tips on how to prevent falling for a dog selling...

Online pet scams have seen a 24% increase in 2023, with 19% solely attributed to dog selling scams. To help people looking to buy a puppy online, experts at Puppy Hero have shared useful tips on how to do so safely and how to avoid falling for a scam. Professional dog trainer and breeder, Tommy...
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‘Gentle giant’ with lots of love to give is still waiting...

An RSPCA animal centre in Chesterfield is launching an appeal to help give one of its longest-staying residents the best Christmas present ever - a new home. Seven-year-old cross breed Stanley has been continually overlooked since he arrived at the charity’s Chesterfield and North Derbyshire Branch rehoming centre in Spital Lane...
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My house is now a home again”, after adopting rescue dog...

A rescue dog who spent 21 months at Dogs Trust Darlington Rehoming Centre has landed on his paws by finding true love with his new owner. Jacqui Dunn from Prudhoe in Northumberland feels she is the lucky one after adopting seven-year-old Lurcher Badger in July, who she describes as “the...
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Over a quarter of Brits fear that their dog will die...

The UK’s growing litter problem is significantly impacting the way dog owners conduct their walks with over a quarter of owners (26%) fearful that their dog will die whilst out on their daily walk. A third (32%) of owners worry that their dog will come to serious harm, whilst 29%...
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Lily’s Kitchen launches latest festive range for a purr-fect Christmas

Christmas really is the most wonderful time of the year, and this year’s is no exception as premium pet food brand Lily’s Kitchen unleashes all the joys of the season with a new range of limited-edition recipes and tasty treats. Christmas is a perfect time to gather the family to...
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Cat was suffering from ‘largest wound’ RSPCA officer had ever seen

A woman from Oldham has been banned from keeping animals for nine months after she failed to seek veterinary treatment for a large wound to her cat’s stomach. Adele Milne was prosecuted by the RSPCA after her cat, Millie, suffered for a prolonged period with an ulcerated mass to her...
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How to keep your dog safe this winter, as temperatures set...

With temperatures set to drop this November, according to the latest weather maps and warnings issued across the UK, we’re all layering up for winter walks with our dogs. It’s important to also know how to look after your pooch during the chilly weather. That’s why holiday letting agents...
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Surge in small pets being dumped prompts RSPCA warning to owners

The RSPCA says people need to think carefully before taking on ownership of small pets after a recent spate of abandonments. The animal charity has seen a surge in the numbers of guinea pigs and other small furries coming into its centres this year, and many are now packed out...
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How to keep your canine companion away from the Christmas tree

With the run-up to Christmas well underway, it is time to unbox all the decorations. Real or fake, Christmas trees are a staple when it comes to decking the halls this festive season. Especially as the evenings get longer and the days become shorter, Christmas trees light up the room...
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Hampshire pet retailer takes a stand against XL Bully legislation and...

The managing director of a leading pet supermarket across the South Coast has said the new XL Bully legislation is “simply unfair” and another knee jerk response by the Government. Deborah Burrows of Healthy Pet Store in Totton said she was very saddened to hear that another breed is being...
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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...