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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 sponsored event is soaring success

Fish4Dogs is flying high after sponsoring the second annual UK Flyball League (UKFL) Championship. The event saw more than 850 dogs and 650 handlers attend the Lincolnshire Showground which the League has now made its championship base. It incorporated racing across the grades: from pre-cadet and intermediate (little league) through...
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Are you prepared for a puppy?

With Britain being a nation of dog lovers, Paws.com provide some tips to think about when getting a dog. Many dog owners suggest that summer is the ideal time for getting a puppy with the longer and warmer days making it easier to exercise and housebreak your puppy. It is also...
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Gizmo’s ‘Great Escape’ takes Mayhew on an unusual rescue mission

A three-year old cat had to be rescued after seeking refuge in a neighbour’s house from loud noises from a building site. Gizmo failed to return home one night and unbeknownst to his owner, after being spooked by loud noises coming from a building site on the housing estate where...
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Long-term Dogs Trust lodger turns superstar

Staff at Dogs Trust Evesham are super proud to see one of their long-term residents graduate from dog training classes. Eight-year old Crossbreed Dan has been in the care of Dogs Trust Evesham since January and has been working with the expert training team to help him cope in different...
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Tiny kitten beats odd to survive horrific dog bite injuries

A young kitten who suffered terrible facial injuries after a dog attack has now found her forever home. Zoey, the eight-month old ginger kitten, was taken into the care of RSPCA Putney Animal Hospital in London in March after she was bitten by a dog in her previous home. The...
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1 in 5 owners admit they don’t scoop their dog’s poop

Research has found that 1 in 5 dog owners are not cleaning up every time their pet fouls in a public place, despite rising fines. While the majority of the 2000 pet owners surveyed claimed to pick up after their dog on every occasion, 18% admitted that they often leave...
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RSPCA highlight plight of older animals left behind in its care

This ‘International Homeless Animals Day’ (17 August), the RSPCA is raising awareness of the forgotten animals left in its care. Dogs, cats and horses aged over seven years all wait longer for their new home – according to new figures from the charity relating to adoption trends from 2018. The RSPCA...
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Could it be fifth time lucky for ex-racing Greyhound?

Dogs Trust Merseyside are appealing for a home for an ex-racing Greyhound who has been ready to speed off to a new home four times, only to be let down. Four-year old Sophie arrived at the Huyton-based rehoming centre just before Christmas last year. Since then she has seen 25...
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Cats overlooked by potential adopters for two years

Two older cats, Posh and Kiki have been patiently waiting to be adopted for two years. The due are available for rehoming from the RSCPA Kidderminster and District branch in Worcestershire where they have been waiting for a long time. They were taken into RSPCA care because sadly their elderly owner...
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Battersea dog gets his very own emotional support pug

A big dog who was too scared to leave his kennel has grown in confidence thanks to the help of a tiny pug. Being large in size with cropped ears and a docked tail, it’s not surprising that at first glance people may find one-year old Fraser intimidating. Unnecessary tail and...
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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...