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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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Vets warn about increased spread of fatal disease putting dogs at...

Vets are issuing a warning to dog owners as a potentially fatal dog disease has now spread throughout the UK. Lungworm was originally believed to be limited to southern regions, but research has revealed the parasite’s presence in northern areas of England, and even Scotland, which were not previously considered...
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PDSA help your pet stay happy and healthy

In their latest Pet Care Column, The PDSA offer advice on how to maintain your pet’s mental health. For humans, mental health is something that we are able to help boost with regular exercise and a good balanced diet. This can also be the case for our pets, who can...
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The ultimate festival for dogs kicks off this weekend

The ultimate festival for dogs - DogFest kicks off this weekend in Hertfordshire with a raft of fantastic new features. Kicking off at Knebworth House in Hertfordshire this weekend, DogFest will be hosting lots of new doggy activities and stars for owners and their four-legged friends. Guinness World Records Editor-in-Chief Craig...
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Fish4Dogs leads the way on dog-friendly workplaces

Fish4Dogs is supporting other workplaces in how to become dog-friendly with a free downloadable guide. The premium pet food company – which has one canine colleague to every four of its human workers – is a keen supporter of ‘Bring Your Dog to Work Day’ (21 June) and has between...
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Dogs Trust Shrewsbury reaches rehoming milestone

Dogs Trust Shrewsbury has found forever homes for 300 dogs in the first four months of the year. The figure is more than the rehoming centre, happily rehomed in the same period since 2012. Dogs of all shapes, sizes and ages have headed off to homes across the region and beyond...
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Rescue dog is struggling to find a home due to unusual...

The RSPCA is caring for an old, blind dog who is struggling to find a home because people think she is ugly. Hairless Chinese crested Morrissa is 13 years old and arrived at the RSPCA’s Danaher Animal Home in Essex, in April having been rescued by inspectors from a multi-animal...
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Emaciated bulldog found wandering streets looking for new home

An emaciated English Bulldog found wandering the street of Morley is hoping a new home is just around the corner. The three-year old, named Esme by the team who at Dogs Trust Leeds, weighed just 11 kilogrammes when she was found last month, half of the weight she should be....
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More than 10 newborn kittens cared for by RSPCA centre

An RSPCA animal centre in Surrey has already been inundated with orphaned kittens as kitten season begins. Kitten season usually runs from May to September and is the time of year when most kittens are born and already, RSPCA Millbrook in Chobham, Surrey has been caring for 11 tiny kittens. Eight...
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Getting out with your dog can cut risk of dementia by...

A study has revealed that regular exercise can cut both the risk of depression and dementia by a staggering 30%. Add to this the other undeniable benefits that our pets give us, from providing companionship and reducing loneliness – as well as the positivity that comes from having a living...
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Mental health and pets – five benefits of ownership

Mental health and pets are regularly linked as animals offer companionship to those who need it most. Pets can have a positive impact on your wellbeing and with Mental Health Awareness Week around the corner, Argos Pet Insurance discusses the benefits of pet ownership. A sense of purpose Firstly, pets require a...
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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...