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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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Fish4Dogs set for TV campaign

Fish4Dogs is set to undertake its first ever television campaign next month to encourage owners to ‘Switch to Fish’. ‘The Run’ features a man and his dog enjoying their run over the moors as they consider the health benefits of a switch to fish. The ad will run on TV...
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Dog found on railway finds her family with help from Battersea

A Siberian Husky who was found on railway tracks in Southwark has been reunited with her owners, thanks to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. Two-year old Kinky was taken to the charity's London centre by a local dog warden after she had been found dangerously wandering on the tracks...
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Dogs Trust Bridgend’s oldest dog seeks loving retirement home

Staff at Dogs Trust Bridgend are appealing for a home for their oldest resident who is the human equivalent of 98 years old. Taking the accolade is Tilly, who at 14 years old, found herself in the care of the Pen-y-Fai rehoming centre in February after her owners were no...
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Lucky ferret rescued from waste pipe

The RSPCA and fire brigade rescued a ferret from a waste pipe two-storeys high. A fearless ferret who got herself stuck in a waste pip at the top of a two-storey building was rescued by the RSPCA and fire services. The female ferret, now named Lucky by the RSPCA, was...
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Research reveals pet ownership decreases loneliness

New research reveals that Brits are losing their sense of connection with others, with feelings of loneliness and anxiety overwhelming the nation. According to a new study by Mars Petcare UK, a fifth of adults now feel more comfortable interreacting with people online than they do in person. As a result,...
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Police statistics show UK cat thefts rise sharply

From 2015 to 2018 cat thefts recorded by police revealed a sharp increase of 144%. Yorkshire-based pet insurance company, The Insurance Emporium has been working with pet theft reform campaigners, Pet theft Awareness on insights into cat theft trends in the UK. Pet Theft Awareness requested information on cat theft...
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Nutravet aims to help pet owners make a big difference to...

Natural animal health company, nutravet have introduced smaller packs of their fast-acting joint support, nutraquin+. The smaller 30 packs provide a low-cost introduction for pet owners, allowing them to test the fast-acting nature of the product. Nutraquin+is a fast-acting joint support product with the benefits noticeable, on average within 7...
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Ten reasons why rescue is best when getting a new pet

Battersea Dogs & cats Home are encouraging would-be pet owners to consider adopting a dog or cat from a rescue centre. There are many benefits to adopting an animal from a rescue, including receiving expert advice and support, reassurance that your new pet has been fully medically and behaviourally assessed...
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Kitten saved by PDSA after eating toxic pollen

Charity vets issue warning for pet owners after a kitten nearly died after ingesting lily pollen. Luna, a Ragamuffin kitten was just four months old when her owner received a bouquet of flowers for her birthday, which included lilies. Luna’s owner Emily came home for lunch one day to find Luna...
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Keep chocolate out of paws’ reach from pets this Easter

Natures Menu is warning owners about the dangers of chocolate toxicity for dogs over Easter. The UK’s number one for raw and natural pet food is calling for owners to keep their chocolate out of paws reach over the holiday season to avoid their dog getting ill. Melanie Sainsbury, Veterinary Education...
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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...