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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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A smash hit rescue dog awaits his perfect partner

A rescue dog who is a smash hit with staff at Dogs Trust Glasgow Rehoming Centre, hopes that showing off his enviable ball skills, will bag him his forever home. Jasper the tenacious terrier cross always has his eye on the ball, especially if it’s a tennis ball or of...
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Frightened cat learns to love again, but still no forever home...

The RSPCA has issued a special appeal to find a new home for a nine-year-old cat who has been ‘won round’ by the patience and perseverance of staff at its animal centre in Cheshire. Tortoiseshell Tilly was frightened and confused when she arrived at the Warrington, Halton & St Helen...
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Heartbroken owner warns of toxic substance found in UK waters after...

The Kennel Club urges vigilance when walking dogs near water after first scientifically confirmed case of blue-green algae death. A heartbroken owner and The Kennel Club are urging dog owners to be vigilant when near bodies of water this summer, to help protect their pets from lethal blue-green algae. Blue-green algae,...
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Pets & Sunburn – here’s what you need to know

Just like us, our furry family members can get sunburnt on sunny days – especially if they have a light coloured fur or a thin or patchy coat. And as with human sunburn, it can be painful to our pets, and the skin damage it causes has the possibility to...
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Survey lets cat out of the bag around UK pet ownership...

Leading pet food and wellbeing company Bella & Duke are on a mission to debunk common misconceptions around pet ownership, nutrition and pet food labelling as well as breed cliches. The company conducted UK wide research unveiling gender stereotypes of pet owners, with 86% of people thinking chihuahua owners are...
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UK beaches affected by Blue Green Algae – dog owners warned...

Dog owners are being warned of the dangers surrounding blue-green algae, as multiple beaches across the UK have had reports of blue-green algae found. This substance can be dangerous to dogs and can be of great concern to pet owners. Dog experts Kennel Store have advised dog owners on how...
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Owner’s relief and vets’ pride as pioneering spinal op saves cancer-stricken...

A dog’s spine was rebuilt using a titanium implant in a pioneering operation to treat a cancerous bone tumour. Nine-year-old Boatswain was struggling to walk and his spine was at risk of imminent fracture because of the tumour. Owners Emma Clarke and Jamie Platt, from Walsall, feared their Staffy cross...
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Celebrating the UK’s furry friends and raising vital funds for Canine...

Caremark, one of the largest home care companies in the UK, is proud to announce the launch of Carebark. This new initiative celebrates the special bond between humans and their four-legged friends while raising vital funds for charity Canine Partners. As a nation of pet lovers, Caremark understands the significance...
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Southampton pet retailer calls for dog owners to limit insecticides to...

A Southampton pet superstore has called for dog caregivers across the region to limit the number of flea, tick and wormer preventatives given to their pets to protect wildlife within the New Forest. Deborah Burrows of Healthy Pet Store has echoed concerns from The Wildlife Trusts that using traditional insecticides...
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Emaciated dogs discovered at Blackpool property were ‘within 24 hours of...

*Warning includes distressing images* A couple from Blackpool have been banned from keeping all animals for a decade after neglecting six Jack Russell Terriers, three of whom were found in a ‘fully emaciated’ state at their home. Ryan Seel and Debbie Slater, of Peter Street, Blackpool, had admitted causing unnecessary suffering...
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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...