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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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Pets at Home launch cooling range for pets during hot weather

As temperatures soar, Pets at Home has launched a range of ‘Cool Club’ cooling products designed to keep pooches from overheating in the sun. With Brits enjoying a scorcher of a summer, the Cool Club range of products are a must-have to help keep pets cool, hydrated and protected from...
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Doggie due looking for second chance once again

A devoted doggie due who met at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe are looking for love again through no fault of their own. Four-year-old ex-racing Greyhounds Gina and Frankie originally found themselves at the West Down-based rehoming centre in August 2018 after their racing career had come to an end. They had never...
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Puppy farmers given suspended prison terms for keeping designer dogs in...

A man and woman have been given suspended sentences after police and RSPCA offers found more than 40 animals living in ‘hell’. Mandy Allinson and Michael Connolly, both of Grosmont, Whitby, appeared at York Magistrates’ Court this week for a trial after denying 10 offences each. On Monday (24 June), both...
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The RSPCA is in need of cat and kitten fosterers to...

The RSPCA is appealing for foster carers for the influx of cats and kittens that are admitted into their care during summer months. From May to September is the time of year when most kittens are born, and every year the RSPCA sees an influx of cats and newborn kittens...
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UK animal charities welcome new bill to increase maximum sentences for...

Animal abusers could face up to five years in jail, under a new bill announced by Defra this week. The Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill was introduced to Parliament on 26 June, following years of campaigning from the RSPCA and other animal welfare charities. Under the new bill, the maximum sentence will...
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Helping pet to stay in control of their dog’s health

Agria Pet Insurance has teamed up with PitPat dog activity monitors to help owners take positive steps towards tackling dog obesity. The partnership also demonstrates a further commitment to Agria’s ethos of promoting the importance of the owner/pet relationship. As part of the partnership, every owner that takes out a new...
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Tips for taking your four-legged friend on holiday

Holiday season has arrived and for lots of Brits, holidaying without their favourite furry friend just isn’t an option. As June is National Pet Preparedness Month, Cottages.com has spoken to Sharon Bolt, dog behaviour expert and founder of Good Dogs, to offer six essential tips for preparing to taje your...
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Lurcher left with a nasty spring in his step after horrific...

Poor Lucher Bruce was left with a trampoline spring impaled into his leg, following a shock accident. Ten-month old Bruce has been with the Black family since he was ten-weeks old, and is an important and much-loved member of the family. The family were horrified when a terrible accident left Bruce...
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Rescue dog hopes her birthday wish comes true

The team at Dogs Trust Manchester are hoping a dog will get her birthday wish and find a new family after six months in kennels. Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Tia arrived at the Denton-based rehoming centre in January after a change in family circumstances meant the family who she had spent...
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Animal ban for man caught on camera beating dog

A man from Preston has been disqualified from keeping animals for four years after being caught on camera beating a dog. John Chris Joshua Bunting of Garstang Road North, Wesham appeared before Blackpool Magistrates’ Court earlier this week. He pleaded guilty to one offence of causing unnecessary suffering to Disco...
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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...