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Nervous and shy dog qualifies as therapy pet, fulfilling owner’s dream

Ruby and her new owner have trained hard to give back to others A dog who was left unattended for long periods of time inside a conservatory and was nervous of being touched is now a therapy dog who helps elderly people, fulfilling a lifelong dream of her new owner’s.  German...
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nutravet launch an affordable, 100% natural liver health supplement for pets

Natural animal health company, nutravet has launched a revolutionary new liver health supplement for cats and dogs. nutramarin has been developed to provide a fast-acting triple action formula to naturally support and maintain healthy liver function in pets. Maintaining good liver health is vital for an animal’s general health and...
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RSPCA emergency appeal to care for hundreds of animals and rescue...

The RSPCA is today launching an emergency appeal supported by Ricky Gervais to ensure its rescue teams can keep saving animals through the Coronavirus crisis. Animal rescuers at the charity have been designated key workers by the government but vital funding is needed to keep them out on the road,...
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Staying at home with pets: a guide to keeping your furry...

No Brits are being advices to stay at home, Natures Menu is helping pet parents across the nation and care for their newfound colleagues. The UK’s number on for raw and natural pet food is sharing their top tips for how Brits can keep their pet happy and healthy during...
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Spring cleaning around the home with pets

As coronavirus causes a surge in cleaning, Rover.com shares its top tips for pet safety. With much of Britain being forced to stay indoors, many of us are picking up the scrubbing brush and deep cleaning our homes amid ongoing concerns about Coronavirus. However, as a nation of dog lovers, it’s...
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How pets can help our mental and physical health during challenges...

As the bad news about coronavirus continues and following the government’s latest instruction to stay at home, many of us will be feeling isolated and anxious. However, vet charity, PDSA is highlighting that the company of our four-legged friends can help have a huge positive impact on our mental and...
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Leading animal organisations unite to support pet owners through Coronavirus

UK’s best-loved national pet charities and experts join forces to offer advice to help owners care for their animals and each other. The coalition is concerned about conflicting and poor information which is leaving owners confused and anxious and animals potentially at risk. The group has produced a series of colourful...
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Hill’s introduce new Science Plan Small & Mini range

Hill’s Pet Nutrition has combined their Science Plan Small and Miniature and the Mini ranges to create a brand-new Science Plan Small & Mini range. Thanks to urbanisation, small and mini dogs make up 56% of the UK dog population. But just because they’re small in size, doesn’t mean...
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Covid-19 – what we know and how to protect your pet

Amidst the current period of recommended self-isolation, many of us will be concerned on how to care for our pets at home. It is a confusing time to understand what Covid-19 means for our animals an so, ITCHpet.com has provided information from their in-house vet, Zoe Costigan on how to...
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Natures Menu urges pet owners – no need to stockpile

Natures Menu is joining the many UK businesses asking the public to buy as they usually would and not to stockpile food. With much focus being on the impact of stockpiling human supplies in supermarkets, it can be easy to forget the 20 million dogs and cats across the country...
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RSPCA is still rescuing and rehoming

The RSPCA has reassured animal lovers that it is continuing to rescue and rehome animals despite the coronavirus outbreak. The animal charity which has a team of frontline officers, 17 animal centres, four wildlife and four animal hospitals across England and Wales, has put contingency plans in place to cope...
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Top tips for puppy training

Puppy training can be extremely beneficial if started as soon as you bring them home. It not only helps to introduce good behaviour, but...

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...
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Seven-year ban on keeping animals for Sheffield man in RSPCA neglect...

A Sheffield man has been handed a seven year disqualification from keeping any animal after neglecting his two dogs, two pet snakes and two geckos. Mark Vines of Holling Croft, Sheffield, was also given an £80 fine and ordered to pay a £32 victim surcharge at Sheffield Magistrates cCurt on...