Pet Owners
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Jun- 2019 -24 June
Forthglade urges owners to take ‘mindful’ walkies in new campaign
As part of Forthglade’s Great Dog Walk Challenge, the Devonian pet food makers announced results from a national mindful dog walking survey, with the aim of encouraging more UK dog owners to make the most of precious daily dog walking time; for improved health and wellbeing through exercise, valuable down…
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21 June
Dogs are actually a woman’s best friend, research finds
The saying goes “dogs are a man’s best friend,” however a new survey from pet food manufacturer Eukanuba, has suggested the opposite could be true. Some 56% of owners claimed their dog responded better to a female’s voice rather than a male’s with pups more likely to wag their tail…
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21 June
Senior canine companions help over 55s fill ‘empty nests’
Research commissioned by natural pet food company Lily’s Kitchen, who is partnering with animal welfare charity Mayhew as they look to raise awareness of the benefits that adopting an older dog can have on over 55s across the country. Tens of thousands of older dogs are abandoned or put up…
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21 June
Online Vets launches new ‘no win, no fee’ service
A new service called Online Vets has launched with a “unique approach” to vet bills by deducting the cost of an online consultation from a final vet bill if it turns out a pet does need to be taken to the veterinary surgery. Part of the My Family Pet network…
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17 June
Purina finds ‘revolutionary breakthrough’ for cat allergens
For the first time in history, Purina scientists have demonstrated a way to significantly reduce the active levels of the major cat allergen, Fel d1, at its source in cats’ saliva. As many as one in five adults worldwide are sensitised to cat allergens. Avoiding cats is the most common…
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May- 2019 -9 May
Vets warning as potentially fatal dog disease spreads in UK
Vets are issuing a warning to dog owners as a potentially fatal dog disease has now spread throughout the UK. Lungworm was originally believed to be limited to southern regions, but research has revealed the parasite’s presence in northern areas of England, and even Scotland, which were not previously considered…
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3 May
FourFriends Pet Food signs deal with Toad Hall Cottages
The UK distributors of Swedish premium pet food brand, FourFriends Pet Foods have struck a promotional deal with Toad Hall Cottages based in Devon. This deal will help to introduce the brand to the ever-increasing dog friendly hotel/holiday cottage market by offering visitors a money-off discount and samples of the…
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2 May
Treating pets like humans ‘could be life-threatening’
Scientists have discovered that treating pets like humans could be life-threatening because some forms of affectionate behaviour pose an antibiotic-resistance risk to families and their domestic animals. Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) health psychologist Dr Adele Dickson was the lead researcher in the research, which identified overprescribing of antibiotics as the…
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1 May
Lintbells urges owners to ‘PAWS’ for first Mobility Awareness Week
Lintbells, the makers of the veterinary joint supplement YuMOVE, have through the support of qualified vets and pet experts developed the ‘PAWS’ system to mark the first ever National Dog Mobility Awareness Week which begins 27 May. The aim of the week is to improve happiness and wellbeing in dogs…
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Apr- 2019 -30 April
‘Sell-out success’ for Davies’ animal first aid course for charity
Veterinary nurses at Davies Veterinary Specialists organised and ran a first aid course for pet owners at the small animal referral practice at Higham Gobion, Hertfordshire last weekend (27 April). It kicked off a series of events planned for Vet Nurse Awareness Month this May and the fully booked event…
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