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PDSA issues warning after cases of killer parasite rocket by 35 percent in five years

UK dogs affected by killer parasite, lungworm, has rocketed by more than 30 percent in just five years, according to the PDSA. The parasite, spread by slugs and snails, can cause difficulty breathing, weight loss and can even be fatal. And the vet charity today warned this could be just…

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Many Pet Rabbits are Bored and Frustrated

A number of pet rabbits are living in conditions that may be detrimental to their welfare claims a study from the University of Bristol. National Rabbit Awareness Week (May 9-17) publicised the findings, which claim that 59 percent of rabbits live in hutches without much-needed constant access to an exercise…

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Free Rabbit Health Checks in May For Rabbit Awareness Week

Pet owners can make the most of free rabbit health checks this May as Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) springs back into action at the London Pet Show. This year’s RAW (9th – 17th May) focuses on ‘Room for Rabbits’ and improving the environment for the nation’s estimated one million pet…

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Rabbit Awareness Week Hops Back Into Action 9-17th May

Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) 2015 springs into action again this year (9th – 17th May) at the London Pet Show, aiming to highlight the health and welfare needs of one of the nation’s most popular pets. To mark the occasion, organisers are calling on the Pet and Vet industries and communities…

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Street Art Aims To Save Dogs

2010 is a year that always sticks in my mind. The RSPCA announced the shocking statistic that three dogs were abandoned every hour over Christmas. There’s a similar story every December as a percentage of pets bought as presents are returned or left without a home. Over 30 years after…

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Record delegates attend Pet Industry Forum and Awards

The 2013 Pet Industry Award winners were announced at a Hollywood-themed event held at the Chesford Grange Hotel, Warwickshire in front of nearly 200 industry movers and shakers. Introduced to recognise entrepreneurial talent, commercial acumen and quality customer service, the awards were organised by the Pet Industry Federation (PIF) and…

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Researchers awarded at Crufts

Three innovative researchers were presented with International Canine Health Awards at Crufts for their impact on the health and well-being of dogs worldwide. Dr Elaine Ostrander, Dr Gustavo Aguirre and Emily Milodovski, who won the Lifetime Achievement Award, International Prize in Canine Health and Student Inspiration Award respectively, were nominated…

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Study calls for pet to human disease control monitoring

A new study has called for global monitoring of infectious diseases in dogs and cats after research found that the spread of disease is not currently checked between companion pets. Led by Michael Day, professor of veterinary pathology at the University of Bristol, the study has found that “most infectious…

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Bestway announces £10million investment for Bestpets

Bestway Wholesale Group has announced a £10 million investment plan to expand its Batleys Bestpets group of specialist wholesale outlets. Operations director of Batleys and Bestpets Martin Race said: “Since the addition of Bestpets to the company in 2005, we have seen considerable growth and a complete belief in what…

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Bestway announces £10million investment for Bestpets

Bestway Wholesale Group has announced a £10 million investment plan to expand its Batleys Bestpets group of specialist wholesale outlets. Operations director of Batleys and Bestpets Martin Race said: “Since the addition of Bestpets to the company in 2005, we have seen considerable growth and a complete belief in what…

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