Current Affairs

Dogs at risk from parasitic diseases this Easter

Met Office predictions for Easter weather have prompted vets to warn of an increased risk of blood-sucking ticks across the U.K. For the millions of dog keepers in the UK, the Easter bank holiday will often involve long leisurely walks, however due to the increased risk of tick bites keepers are urged…

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Louie Spence helps to raise awareness of ticks

Whilst out walking his dogs Lola and Flo, Louie Spence had a surprise when a group of giant ticks emerged from behind a tree, causing a reaction which has all been caught on camera by FRONTLINE Plus. In the prank video released today, Louie then got involved in pranking a…

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Rise in dogs poisoned by Easter chocolate, say vets

New figures from the British Veterinary Association (BVA) reveal two in three vets treated at least one case of chocolate poisoning last Easter. BVA’s Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey, which polled over 1,600 UK vets, shows an increase in the number of vets seeing at least one dog with…

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Harringtons sponsors new series of The Yorkshire Vet

Dog food brand Harringtons is set to sponsor the fourth series of Channel 5’s hit documentary The Yorkshire Vet. The new series starts on April 19th. This is the first time that brand owner Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN) has taken up TV sponsorship for either its Harringtons or Wagg brands. The tie-up…

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Pooch & Mutt’s functional food to be stocked by specialist supermarket

Pooch & Mutt’s Health Food For Dogs will launch six products from its functional range into Booths supermarkets in April 2017. The upcoming launch will showcase the bestsellers from each of the Grain-Free food and treat categories. Pooch & Mutt’s 1kg edition of Grain-Free dry food will be sold in every…

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Forthglade supports ‘Unsung Hero’ award for Devon dog

In April 2017, Devon based natural pet food company, Forthglade, showed its support for a charitable pooch.  A seven year old Devon based cockerpoo named Niven was recognised an ‘Unsung Hero’ for his hard work and dedication as a Hearing Dog. The heroic hound had every reason to wag his tail…

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Illegal cat fur sold by high street retailer

UK fashion chain Missguided has allegedly been selling shoes containing cat fur on the British high-street. Following a joint investigation by Humane Society International/UK and Sky News, laboratory tests confirmed that the pom-poms of fur decorating a Missguided shoe were real cat fur. The import and sale of fur from domestic…

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Kittyrama appears in Vogue magazine

Kittyrama, the producer of award winning silicon cat collars, has been featured within British Vogue magazine. Director and founder Carolina Ballon-Forrester, said: “Kittyrama’s patented cat collars are proving to be a hit amongst cat owners that are looking for a stylish, safe and very comfy companion to their cat’s furrytales.…

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Arcadia Reptile opens brand new ‘Science and Innovation Centre’

In short order after the acquisition by expert Reptile Wholesalers ‘Monkfield Nutrition’, Arcadia Reptile has now opened its brand new ‘Science and Innovation Centre’ in the heart of the West Sussex countryside. This new centre will allow John Courteney-Smith MRSB and the Arcadia Reptile team to focus on ever improving animal…

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Dogs die in hot cars, warn animal groups

More than 40 percent of people believe it can be acceptable to leave a dog in a hot car, worrying new figures from the RSPCA have revealed. A survey of more than 8,000 people, commissioned by the RSPCA, revealed that only 55 percent agreed that it is never acceptable to…

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