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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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RSPCA adoption appeal for tennis-ball loving Staffie who was living in...

A dog who was going round and round in circles confined in a tiny crate before she was rescued by the RSPCA is now enjoying her freedom - but has yet to receive any interest from potential adopters. Staffordshire bull terrier Tess has spent 16 months being looked after by...
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Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home launches urgent Winter Appeal

As the cost of living remains at an all-time high, the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home has reported a record number of surrender requests and demand for their support at food banks across East and Central Scotland has increased.    The charity’s Winter Appeal is calling out for support to enable...
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Black magic: could you treat these cats to a new home...

RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre is seeking homes for two black beauties on Hallow’een while trying to debunk the myths surrounding black felines. The animal charity hopes fans of All Hallows’ Eve will consider taking on a special pet as its Adoptober rehoming appeal comes to a close. The month-long...
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Number of missing dogs doubles during fireworks season

New statistics released today (31 October) by The Kennel Club, ahead of Diwali and Bonfire Night celebrations, show an alarming 120 per cent increase in the number of dogs that go missing during fireworks season. Missing pet data from Petlog, one of the UK’s largest lost and found pet databases run...
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Cat saved by PDSA after nearly being scared to death

In the run up to Bonfire Night, vet charity PDSA is urging owners to take steps to reduce fireworks stress for their pets, after a cat named Boo was nearly scared to death due to the loud bangs. Two-year-old tabby cat Boo was taken to Stoke PDSA Pet Hospital last...
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Associated Veterinary Services lauds PIF Service Awards

Launched back in 2019, Kent-based Associated Veterinary Services arrives at this year’s PIF awards as both a nominee for Pet Service Business Of The Year and a proud sponsor of the prestigious Export Business Award. These are indeed heady times for a young, ambitious veterinary practice currently enjoying significant, double-digit...
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Natures Menu Tasty Treats Range -the pawfect Christmas stocking filler

Natures Menu, Europe’s leading natural and raw food manufacturer, offers a range of delicious stocking fillers for your furry friend to enjoy this Christmas. Perfect for dogs with a range of preferences, The Real Meaty Treats range consists of classic best-selling meats including: Chicken, Beef and Lamb & Chicken. Each...
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Protect your pet during Halloween and Bonfire Night celebrations

With Halloween and Bonfire Night just around the corner, experts are concerned about the effect that extravagant fireworks displays and the deluge of trick-or-treaters at the door will have on our pets. Melanie Sainsbury, Veterinary Education Manager at Natures Menu has compiled some top tips for UK pet-owners to ensure...
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Dog rescued by RSPCA from frozen yard finds her forever home...

A former guard dog left in conditions of appalling neglect has started a new life with the vet assistant who nursed her back to wellness. German Shepherd cross Storm was left without supervision for a week in freezing temperatures in a bleak yard in Staffordshire along with two other dogs...
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Should your dog wear a jacket? Experts weigh in as temperatures...

After heavy rain has swept the country thanks to Storm Babet, weather forecasters are now predicting that icy conditions and even snow are set to hit parts of Britain over the next few weeks - making walking your dog a bit more challenging. A bit of cold weather is never...
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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...