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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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Battersea welcomes Labours new animal welfare manifesto

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has today welcomed the Labour Part’s new Animal Welfare manifesto. Battersea has long campaigned for changes to many of the topics covered within Labour’s Manifesto, which could have a positive impact on the welfare of domestic animals in the UK. Battersea is supportive of measures to...
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Dog endures tips of ears cut off with scissors in ‘hideous’...

A dog who underwent a hideous DIY home crop – in which dogs’ ears are cut, often using a pair of scissors – is looking for a new safe home. Two-year old American Bulldog cross Millie as rescued in June after being abandoned and suffering from mastitis (inflammation of the...
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Left in the lurch, loveable Lilly seeks fur-ever home

Loveable Lilly arrived at Dogs Trust West London as a stray in June after having a litter of puppies earlier this year. After a tough start to life, she is looking for owners with lots of time to give her to help her settle into home life as it is...
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Rescue dog is enjoying the life of Riley

A rescue dog is enjoying the life of Riley after being adopted by the CEO of Fish4Dogs. The working cocker spaniel, who is about 18-months old, was handed over to Birmingham Dogs Home by his original owners who could not afford to pay for ongoing care needed to manage his...
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Ford celebrates International Dog Day with mobile pup-pampering pop-up

Ford celebrated International Dog Day by treating some four-legged passengers to a luxurious pampering session. The mobile puppy parlous was made possible by the new Ford Puma’s innovative MegaBox – a versatile 80 litre storage space in the rear of the car. The waterproof MegaBox features a drain plug that...
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Podgy pets highlight serious obesity problem in nation’s animals

The RSPCA is urging owners to watch what their pets eat after taking in a number of pets whose weight had ballooned dangerously. The animal welfare charity is raising awareness of the problem after caring for a number of obese animals who arrived into its care dangerously overweight. Like porky...
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A hairless dog nobody wanted is now an Instagram star

An elderly hairless dog who struggled to find a new home because people thought she was ugly has finally found a paw-fect new owner and is an Instagram star. Hairless Chinese crested Morissa arrived at the RSPCA’s Danahar Animal Home, in Essex in April having been rescued by inspectors from...
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Win tickets to The Dog Lover Show courtesy of Natures Menu

We've teamed up with Natures Menu, to give away one pair of tickets to The Dog Lover Show  and a bag of Country Hunter Superfood Crunch to one lucky winner! The Dog Lover Show (7 and 8 September) which takes place at the SEC, Glasgow gives you the opportunity to...
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Elderly dogs looking for a second chance at happiness

Two elderly rescue dogs at Dogs Trust Salisbury are looking for a second chance at happiness in the twilight years. Ten-year old Chihuahua Thorn lived in his previous home since he was a puppy and 16-year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier Bramble (pictured above) lives with her previous owners for six...
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UK’s first Cat Playground from Catit comes to Leeds

Join A StreetCat Named Bob and more feline friends at the UK’s first Cat Playground from Catit. This summer the Catit Playground is coming to Leeds for the ultimate cat lovers day out. Catit, experts in looking after felines are bringing their incredible pop up experience to Briggate on the...
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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...