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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 NutracalmĀ®, NutraquinĀ®, and NutracoatĀ® 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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Charities

Courageous Shetland Poppy leaves ā€˜hoofprint in heartsā€™

A Southwest equine welfare charity has shared the sad news that one of its ponies, rescued in a highly publicised welfare neglect case two years ago has had to be put to sleep. The Mare and Foal Sanctuary posted on its website: Itā€™s with great sadness that we share the news...
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Events

London Pet Show Live announces London Olympia event

London Pet Show LiveĀ is theĀ exciting all-pet consumer event coming to the capital, proudly supported byĀ UKā€™s No 1 award-winning pet insurer, Petplan. Petplan will be the headline supporter this one-of-a-kind show, joining many of the pet worldā€™s best-known brands at a newly refurbished London Olympia for the UKā€™s largest consumer pet...
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Gift guide: Fur-bulous festive pressies from the RSPCA this Christmas

This Christmas should be a happy time for all, including the animals who share our lives. Cats will spend long winter nights curled up by our side. Dogs will play with wrapping paper. Some animals will even receive their own special Christmas presents. But without urgent action, not every animal...
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Charities

New home for guinea pigs provides perfect staging post for awareness...

Guinea Pig Awareness Week 2024 is underway, with a Wild West habitat dedicated to the UKā€™s popular furry pets providing the perfect staging post to launch. Hog Springs is a new environment where rescued guineas have been given a delightful space for daily adventures at Northumberland Zoo. And with the summer...
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Vets Autumn warning as new seasonal dangers arise for pets

Autumn is upon us! Itā€™s the season for muddy woodland walks and enjoying the delights this time of year has to offer.Ā  Although autumn can be beautiful, itā€™s important to be aware of the seasonal dangers that could be harmful to your pet. PDSAā€™s vet team shares some key things...
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New partnership between Dogs Trust and Butternut Box will reduce rabies...

In the lead-up to World Rabies Day on 28 September, Dogs Trust has announced a new partnership with fresh dog food company Butternut Box in a project that will reduce rabies cases in Thailand.Ā  The UKā€™s largest canine welfare charity also has an international team, Dogs Trust Worldwide, helping dogs...
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RSPCA caring for mum and kittens following complicated birth

The RSPCA is caring for a mum cat and her newborn kittens after they became tangled in the umbilical cord during a complicated labour, resulting in the death of three kittens with another injured. The RSPCA was contacted after the cats were taken to a vet practice in Derby on...
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Leading vet shares helpful guide for pet owners to keep dogs...

A new season officially begins on 22 September, as the autumn equinox marks the shift in seasons in the Northern Hemisphere.Ā  With the leaves changing colour and a chill in the air, the new season can bring endless fun with autumn walks across moors and woodland ā€“ however hidden hazards...
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Charities

Appeal after emaciated cat dumped in box on doorstep near Canterbury

The RSPCA is appealing for information about how an elderly cat was left for dead on a doorstep in Kent. The black and white female cat was found inside a storage box at a private address in St. Albanā€™s Road in Hersden near Canterbury on the morning of September 6....
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Clarks Village reveals top dogs for public vote in Pawsome Pooch...

One of these dogs will win the title of Clarks Villageā€™s Canine Executive Officer after being shortlisted for a public vote. The contest will award just one pup the prestigious ā€˜CEOā€™ role, in charge of all things dog-related at the Somerset shopping outlet after attending the dog-friendly Pawsome Pooch event.  Hundreds...
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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 itā€™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 ā€“ 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, itā€™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 donā€™t give it a second thought. For dogs, however, itā€™s not that simple.Ā  Internal data fromĀ dog insuranceĀ provider, Animal Friends Pet Insurance shows that the autumn months are the most dangerous for animal road accidents, withĀ the final...