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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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Darlington pet owner banned after neglect of Chihuahua cross and rabbit 

A woman who was investigated by the RSPCA after her dog was found with injuries and her pet rabbit was discovered with multiple health issues has received a two-year animal ban. Elizabeth Cusick of Trafalgar Square, Darlington, County Durham, was convicted of two offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006;...
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Pointer’s Dog Treasure Hunt is coming to a park near you

Dog biscuit experts, Pointer, is launching Dog Treasure Hunts across the country which are set to arrive at several UK locations in the coming weeks. Dogs of all breeds and their humans are invited to join this 2-week event starting on 6th July 2024, for a day of tricks, treats, and tail-wagging...
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Bridgerton puppies seeking homes hope to be talk of the ton

A litter of adorable Bridgerton-inspired puppies are hoping they’ll be talk of the ton so they can find the match of the season. The six spaniel-cross puppies were taken in by the RSPCA earlier this month (June) when they were removed from a property by police on welfare grounds. Staff at the centre are big fans...
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Expert shares five things you need to know before adopting a...

It was reported in January 2021 that a huge 40% of the UK welcomed a new 'pandemic pup' into their homes. However, a startling 13% of households gave up a pet in 2022, highlighting just how crucial it is to ensure a loving, stable environment for these deserving rescue...
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New survey suggests felines may be plotting against their owners

Britain is a nation of cat lovers... but is the feeling entirely mutual? A new study by Burns Pet Nutrition suggests some felines may be plotting against their owners.  With nearly a third of UK households having a cat – around 12.5 million domestic felines - the study of 2,000 owners suggests...
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Cat spends over 200 days in rescue centre waiting for forever...

The RSPCA is appealing to find a special home for white and tabby cat Daisy who has spent a total of 229 days in the charity’s care. Four-year-old Daisy was rescued by an RSPCA officer as her previous owner was not able to take care of her.  When she first arrived at the...
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Over one million UK pet owners neglect this vital health check

A new study shows that 5% of the UK’s cat and dog owners have never weighed their pet at the vet, while 11% don’t remember when they last conducted a weigh-in.  46% of the UK population are cat and dog owners, meaning that over 1.5 million Brits are unaware of...
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Starved dog found abandoned in park in Wigan: RSPCA appeals for...

The RSPCA is investigating the abandonment of a severely emaciated dog who was left tied to the railings of a park in Wigan earlier this month. Luna, who was skeletal and weighed 16.6kg (36.5 pounds), is recovering well in the care of Dogs4Rescue, who have described the incident as the worst...
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Southampton pet store gears up to celebrate a decade in business

It’s a summer of celebrations at Healthy Pet Store in Totton as it gets ready to toast 10 years of providing only good things to cats and dogs across the south this Autumn. Deborah Burrows first opened the doors to the store in 2014, and has since grown into one...
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Wimbledon Quiz – Can you guess who the iconic Wimble-dogs are...

With Wimbledon, the Euros and the Olympics taking place over the next few months, the UK is enjoying a fantastic Summer of sports.  To kickstart the fun and get people at home involved, Everypaw Pet Insurance is challenging people around the UK to a new guess-who game, starring some of Wimbledon’s most...
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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...