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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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Adopting a dog? TastyBone share tips to prepare your home before...

More than one in five (21%) dog owners in the UK adopt their new four-legged friend from a rescue centre or animal charity. But, how should you prepare your house before bringing a new pooch home for the first time? Dog chew specialists and rescue dog advocates, TastyBone have compiled a...
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Star of RSPCA festive film finds a new home for Christmas

The Shetland star of the RSCPA’s heart-warming festive film has found her own fairy-tale ending – a new home for Christmas as a therapy pony. Poor Tink was rescued by the RSPCA after being abandoned, up to her tummy in a muddy, wet field. The plucky pony stars as the lonely...
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Rescue dog returns to dogs’ home to spread some ‘Fishmas’ cheer

Cocker Spaniel Riley returned to his former rescue centre to spread some ‘Fishmas’ cheer with Christmas dinner for those still waiting for forever homes. Two-year old Riley was joined by his human companion, the CEP of pet food company, Fish4Dogs, who along with wife Jo, adopted Riley earlier this...
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85% of dogs are treated to a full Christmas dinner with...

According to research released by Royal Canin, some festive favourites that we give our pets could be causing long-term damage to your dog’s health. Royal Canin asked 2,000 UK dog owners about changes in their feeding habits over Christmas, and 85% of owners admitted to feeding their dog a whole...
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Is your pet on Santa’s naughty list?

With 12.5 million pets in the doghouse this Christmas, the most cracking Christmas crimes committed by pets have been revealed. Devouring the Christmas fairy, relieving themselves on the Christmas tree and flashing their ‘lipstick’ in front of unwitting relatives, feature on a list of festive ‘faux-paws’ that British cats and...
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Puppies dumped in crate on cold and frosty morning

Dogs Trust is caring for three French Bulldog puppies after they were found abandoned in a crate in an alleyway. The adorable black pups, who are fifteen weeks old were dumped without food, water or even a blanket to keep them warm. The puppies, named Polar, Arctic and Chilly by the...
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Widower looks forward to Christmas once more thanks to rescue dog

A widower is looking forward to Christmas once more thanks to a rescue dog he adopted from Dogs Trust Shrewsbury. When John Brindley’s wife died four years ago there was a huge gap left in his life. But now thanks to ten-year old rescue dog, Frank, the gap has been...
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RCVS President donates money to charities helping vulnerable animals

The President of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has chosen two charities to support for the College’s annual Christmas donation. The two chosen charities, both chosen by Dr Niall Connell, StreetVet and The American Fondouk, help to treat some of the most vulnerable animals and will each receive...
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Could you make a Collie’s Christmas wish come true?

A friendly, enthusiastic five-year old Collie Cross is bound to make for a fun new addition to the family. Staff at Dogs Trust Shoreham are appealing for a new home for, Dexter a handsome Collie Cross who has lots of energy and is looking for owners who can provide him...
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Happy ending for newborn kittens dumped two days before Christmas

Eight kittens found dumped in an alleyway in Oldham will be spending this Christmas in a loving home after being rescued by the RSPCA. The RSPCA was called to rescue two adult cats and eight kittens who were found in a cardboard box in Oldham just two days before Christmas...
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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...