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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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Nearly 900 pets ‘kept in loving homes’ thanks to Purina x...

More than £75,000 of veterinary treatments have already been provided to owners in need thanks to an innovative partnership between the RSPCA and petcare company Purina. The charity's frontline inspectorate and Purina have teamed up to help struggling owners through the cost of living crisis. The 'Better Together Fund' - which...
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Autumn tips for pet owners

With dark nights starting to creep in and temperatures getting cooler, autumn brings with it many challenges for pets and their owners. At this time of year, we see the start of the fireworks season and Halloween, which can be stressful for many pets. Being aware of hazards for your...
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Rehoming plea for Staffie who suffered serious injuries after being tied...

The RSPCA is looking for a loving new home for a Staffordshire Bull Terrier who was nearly strangled to death after she was cruelly tied up with rope and abandoned. Five-year-old Tetley has been left permanently scarred from the deep lacerations she suffered to her neck after she was found...
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 Hat-trick of heroic police dogs adopted from Dogs Trust

Three rescue dogs adopted from Dogs Trust rehoming centres have joined the ranks as Police Dogs serving with Nottinghamshire Police. Dogs Trust staff spotted the incredible potential of Rocket, Dougie and Rocky while they were in the charity’s care.  All were intelligent, eager to learn and had a high play...
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Ethical pet food brand Edgard & Cooper partners with Deliciously Ella

Premium pet food brand Edgard and Cooper, a leading provider of ethical, natural and fresh kibble, food and treats for UK pets, has partnered with plant-based platform, Deliciously Ella, to introduce more fruit and veg into dogs’ diets with their first plant-based products.   Ella Mills, Founder of Deliciously Ella, is known for her flavourful,...
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Man given five-year dog ban after being caught on camera beating...

A man from County Durham who was filmed on a mobile phone beating his seven-month-old puppy has been banned from keeping dogs for five years. Christopher Smith of Rutland Place, Consett, claimed he was drunk when he carried out the five-minute attack on Lazarus who was seen cowering and trying...
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Dog accessory brand supports charity through harness sales

Dog harness and accessory specialist, Topdog, has been supporting charities across the UK through sales of its dog harnesses since 2019. Based in Norfolk, Topdog sells a range of unique matching accessories for dogs and their owners, from poo bag holders to harnesses and ID tags. And, for every harness...
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Animal behaviourist Jane Williams accepts honorary degree

Writtle University College in Essex has awarded an honorary degree to leading animal behaviourist, Jane Williams. On Friday 8th September, Jane attended the University College's graduation ceremony at Chelmsford Cathedral. The event celebrated the success of the Class of 2023 and highlighted Jane’s achievements. Writtle University College’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Tim Middleton,...
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Cat reunited with owner after three weeks missing thanks to microchip

A beautiful Burmese cat has been reunited with her owner in North London three weeks after going missing, when the RSPCA were able to trace the pet’s owners via her microchip. Tia had been seen hanging around on a patio not far from her home in Park View Road, Neasden. The...
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Metro Bank donates 180 boxes of treats to Birmingham Dogs Home

Colleagues from Metro Bank’s Wolverhampton store have just donated 180 boxes of Banana, Apple and Blueberry treats to Birmingham Dogs Home. First in the queue to enjoy the organic treats was Murray – a big friendly stray who has yet to find his forever home. Murray has been at Birmingham...
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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...