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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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Overlooked moggy lands on feet with new understanding owner

Black-and-white moggy Hardy was one of the longest stay cats at Cats Protection’s Cornwall Adoption Centre until an adopter decided to take a chance on him. Hardy had been in care for one year, almost to the day, when Mark Robinson saw him on the centre’s website and got in...
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Two thirds of owners not prepared for “doggolescence” and 1 in...

While most owners think early puppyhood is the hardest part of raising a dog, teenage pups  can be just as much of a handful, and require a totally different type of training, with research from the UK’s number one puppy training and development app, Zigzag, revealing the hidden challenges...
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PDSA offers advice on how to keep pets safe this autumn

With summer nearly over and autumn almost here, the change of seasons can be a brilliant time for you and your pets, and a time to enjoy the beautiful scenery as trees change from green to an array of rustic hues. It’s also important to be aware of the seasonal...
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Over half of Brits are spending more on their pets than...

Birthday budgeting can be a tricky conversation between friends, partners, and relatives – how much should you be spending on each other? Well, as it turns out, many Brits are splashing the cash on their beloved pets than they are their human loved ones! A new study by greetings card marketplace,...
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How to be a responsible horse owner this autumn and winter

If you’re a horse owner, you’ll know just how much the weather can impact their diet, turnout routine, and overall quality of life. So, as the seasons start to change and the weather gets colder, there are a few key things to start changing or incorporating into your horse’s...
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Kennel Club to host free webinar as part of commitment to...

The Kennel Club’s health team is hosting a free webinar for owners, breeders and veterinary professionals who would like to find out more about brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS), a progressive breathing disorder that can impair a dog’s ability to exercise, play, eat and sleep. The webinar, part of a...
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Suspended prison sentence for Lancashire woman who kept 11 animals in...

A woman who allowed cats and dogs to suffer in appalling conditions at her faeces-strewn home has been given a 10-week prison sentence, suspended for 18 months, and banned from keeping all animals for five years. Louise Tucker was told by magistrates she had come “very close to imprisonment” after...
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Cheeky spaniel Percy lands himself in dog house and needing life-saving...

A borders veterinary practice has been praised for saving the life of a mischievous spaniel who ate the plastic lining of his owner’s car boot. Percy, a 13-month-old black and white cocker spaniel, is lucky to be alive after becoming extremely ill when he ate the boot liner while travelling...
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Burgess Pet Care’s Sensitive Dog Food secures listing with another major...

Burgess Pet Care is delighted to announce that it has secured its second major supermarket listing in as many months for Burgess Sensitive dog food. The complete range of Burgess Sensitive, comprising 2kg bags in Puppy, Lamb, Salmon, Turkey, and Senior, has today landed on Asda’s shelves, initially across 161 stores...
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Dogs Trust issues advice to keep dogs safe during September heatwave

As the country basks in some surprise September sunshine, Dogs Trust has issued a reminder to dog owners that there is no safe amount of time to leave dogs alone in a car during the hot weather – even a few minutes could prove to be fatal. With summer finally...
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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...