Hampshire

Vince the Vet launches holistic pet supplements

Dr Vince MacNally, a veterinary surgeon in Southport with over 30 years’ experience, has made available a unique range of clinically proven, natural supplements and pet remedies. Vince the Vet Superfood Supplements supply concentrated bursts of nutrients to important parts of the body, to support specific areas of health, including…

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Clean eating pets

Clean eating or eating clean refers to a diet where one consumes foods in its whole and natural state, avoiding refined sugars and processed foods in a bid to become healthier overall. Some versions of the diet encourage the omission of dairy, gluten and grains or even promote the consumption…

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VetPartners acquires its first nursing school

A Dorchester-based veterinary nursing school has been acquired by UK group, VetPartners, making it the first establishment of its kind to join the firm. Lynwood School of Veterinary Nursing, a subsidiary of Lynwood Vets, joined VetPartners in September, along with the five-site small animal practice in Dorset. Since being established…

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Independent vegan pet food manufacturer wins Queen’s Award

Independent pet food manufacturer, Benevo Vegan Pet Foods, has won the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade following growth in exports, which have risen 50% over the last year. Company Director Darrell de Vries accepted the award from the Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire who presented the Grant of Appointment…

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The history of British families and their pets

It seems odd to think of pets as something other than a part of the family. Especially within the British culture, our smaller, furrier and feathery companions are considered sentient beings which humans do not only have the responsibility of looking after, but which in some cases are held in…

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New pop-up exhibition about pet ownership opens

A team of historians from Royal Holloway and Manchester Universities are working on the first large-scale research project on the history of pets in British family life. The results will be on show in a pop-up exhibition Pets in the Archives, in the foyer of Hampshire Record Office from January…

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Hilarious phone-calls to RSPCA released

The RSPCA receives one call every 27 seconds from animal-lovers concerned for a pet or wild animal. When emergency calls come into the RSPCA’s national control centre, specially-trained staff must quickly determine whether RSPCA officers are able to help or whether other advice or agencies are better placed to assist.…

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‘Dogs eat free’ with Naturo

Naturo has teamed up with pub group, Red Mist Leisure, to launch a ‘DOG’S EAT FREE’ initiative which starts this month. The doggy menu of complimentary meals and baked treats could be served across the country if the dining experiment by Naturo proves successful. Red Mist Leisure is reaching out…

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Nutriment

Nutriment’s successful raw food ranges Nutriment founder Suzanne Brock has enjoyed four jam-packed years. Her pet food company has grown from ten to 50 employees and now produces in excess of 240 tonnes of RAW products per month. Trade manager Ryan Winwright, has been part of Nutriment since its launch.…

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Pet store inspectors need ‘broad knowledge of species’

East Hampshire District Council officials hosted a Promotion of Animal Welfare Seminar on 18 January 2017. The event was sponsored by the animal handling equipment experts MDC, among others. Delegates listened to presentations from various speakers. In an overview of pet store inspections and licensing, animal health inspector Sharon Edwards…

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