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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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Pure Pet Food launch new dog food recipe

A pet food company specialising in nutritious recipes that address dogs’ weight problems and health issues has added another wholesome option to mix. Yorkshire-based pet food brand Pure Pet Food has launched its Wholesome Chicken recipe, which contains new and fresh 100% human grade ingredients such as cranberry, linseed and...
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Vets warning as puppy survives after stealing a washing capsule

A York veterinary practice is warning dog owners to keep washing capsules out of reach of pets after a mischievous puppy was left fighting for her life. Angel, a 19-week old Jack Russell, was left seriously ill after biting into a liquid washing capsule after the box containing the products...
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Fish4Dogs staff get a slice of the action

Fish4Dogs staff got a slice of the action when a company party was held to celebrate its brand refresh. A layered cake was produced – representing the packaging colours across the Finest Complete range – for a tea party launch at the company’s head office in Worcestershire. The event was hosted...
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The UK’s pet rabbits are lonely, says vets

Vets are calling for better awareness of the health and welfare benefits of housing rabbits in compatible pairs or groups. Research by the Britsh Veterinary Association (BVA) shows that nearly half of pet rabbits seen by vets in the UK spend their life alone, despite evidence showing that they are...
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Puppy parents needed across the country for assistance dog charity

Assistance dog charity, Canine Partners are looking for volunteers to offer the best start in life to a puppy in training. The national charity is looking for puppy parents in their 13 puppy training satellite areas to provide their puppies with the love, care and skills they need to get...
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One-eyed rescue kitten is struggling to find a new home

A unique kitten named Ana is struggling to find a home and staff at Battersea fear it may be due to her unconventional looks. In an age where an increasing number of people want photogenic pets, four-month-old Ana, who was born with a cleft lip and lost her right eye...
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International Crufts entries fall significantly for first time in a decade

The number of overseas dogs due to compete at Crufts 2020 has seen a significant drop for the first time in around a decade. This marks a sign of concern amongst dog owners about travelling in a post-Brexit world, and an indicator of the possible implications Brexit will have on...
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Long-term Dogs Trust residents looking for loving new homes

Dogs Trust Salisbury is appealing to dog lovers this Valentine’s Day to help find homes for nine long-term residents. While most of the dogs the rehoming centre cares for each year find their forever homes quickly, others find themselves overlooked by visitors, often because they may have specific homing requirements...
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Unwanted cat ‘scared and shaken’ after being dumped on Mayhew’s doorstep

A young male cat was left scared and shaken after being dumped on London-based animal welfare charity Mayhew’s doorstep. One-year old Luka was shaking and shivering inside his carrier and had been left with no food or blankets in the freezing cold January weather. Deputy Head of Animal Welfare at Mayhew,...
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Could you offer Pocus the Lurcher a loving home this Valentine’s...

A canine resident at Dogs Trust Leeds is one the lookout for a magical new home in time for Valentine’s Day Lurcher puppy Pocus, aged only nine months, is seeking that special someone he can put a spell over, and canine carers are hoping he won’t have to wait too...
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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...