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Chris Pratt pranks exotic pet shop

Guardians of the Galaxy actor, Chris Pratt has been involved in a prank phone call to a Dunstable based pet shop. BBC Radio 1 host Matt Edmondson challenged Pratt to call an exotic pet shop and start each sentence with the next letter of the alphabet, in a game called alphabeticall. Wrigglies…

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60 percent of dogs suffer from health problems

60 percent of British dogs suffer from health problems, according to new research. Natures Menu, who commissioned the study, showed that research into 1,000 dog owners in the UK* has revealed two thirds of dogs suffer from some sort of health issue such as allergies, dental or stomach problems. Bad breath…

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‘Cleaning products can be deadly for pets’, claims charity

An animal has died and several others have suffered serious injury from exposure to cleaning products, according to vet charity PDSA. In one particularly harrowing case, the charity said its vets had to euthanize a dog after they were exposed to laundry detergent which caused severe caustic burns to their paws,…

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Burns supports young people into the workplace

Burns Pet Nutrition has celebrated the culmination of its programme, which supports young people on their journey into the workplace, at a presentation designed to recognise and celebrate the achievements of its participants. Wales-based Burns Pet Nutrition, in conjunction with Pembrokeshire County Council Youth Service, works to provide experiences and…

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‘Primates can be bought as easily as goldfish’, claims Monkey World

Monkey World is asking for change for the UK pet trade and the legal sale of primates, . The plight of pet monkeys in the UK following last year’s petition demanding “Welfare for Wildlife”, was discussed in Parliament yesterday. This was handed into Downing St. by Monkey World director Dr Alison Cronin, MP Richard…

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8 out of 10 consumers want to support SMEs

Eight out of ten consumers are planning to use more independent businesses this year, according a recent survey. Liberis has produced a survey of consumers’ attitudes towards small businesses. Out of the 200 consumers who were asked for the reasons they shop small, 58 percent of respondents said it was…

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The Dog Treat Company (DTC) debuts at NEC’s Farm Shop & Deli Show

On April, 24-26, The Dog Treat Company (DTC) attended the NEC’s influential fine food exhibition. The farm shop & deli show, which features human food, also showcased DTC’s distinct dog treats and branded pouches. DCT recently moved into a purpose-built pet treat bakery on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, The firm…

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Naturo launches canned food for dogs

Naturo Pet Foods has introduced a new range of 100 percent natural canned foods for dogs, at a competitive £1 per can price point. The company aims to make the natural pet food more accessible to pet owners. Naturo Pet Foods is a Northern Ireland-based company. Its three grain and gluten…

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‘Primates can be bought as easily as goldfish’, claims Monkey World

Monkey World is asking for change for the UK pet trade and the legal sale of primates. The plight of pet monkeys in the UK following last year’s petition demanding “Welfare for Wildlife”, was discussed in Parliament yesterday. This was handed into Downing St. by Monkey World director Dr Alison Cronin, MP Richard Drax…

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Melton Mowbray teams up with Mars to create pet friendly town

Melton Mowbray is bidding to become the UK’s number one pet friendly town. It aims to transform the lives of its residents through a variety of projects that bring pets and people together. Melton Mowbray is planning the activity in response to a newly published report revealing that pets bring…

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