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Butcher’s aims to donate one million meals to less fortunate dogs

Dog food manufacturer, Butcher’s Petcare, has launched a social campaign #nourisheverydog to help less fortunate dogs in the UK. For everyone who tweets #nourisheverydog, the company will donate a Butcher’s meal to a dog less fortunate. It aims to donate one million meals in the next year. The social media…

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The Vet announces re-opening of centre in Bristol

Veterinary clinic The Vet has re-opened its centre in Bristol, with an open event on 10 July, including behind the scenes tours, activities for the kids, face painting and competitions. The centre has six consultation rooms, four operating theatres, X-ray, ultrasound and an in-house laboratory. The new Bristol Veterinary Centre…

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What can vet chains struggling to recruit learn from StreetVet?

The past few years have seemed like a golden age for the veterinary sector with chains of clinics and hospitals multiplying fast and across borders. Investor enthusiasm to take advantage of the love pet owners have for their beloved animals has been rapacious. Unfortunately, as companies like veterinary service provider…

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PDSA issues warning after dog eats 100 slug pellets

Veterinary charity, PDSA has issued a warning about the dangers of slug pellets after a dog mistook 100 toxic slug pellets for a meal. The dog, named Milo was rushed to the vets for emergency treatment by its owner Zoe Earle, after she noticed it was feeling poorly. Teams from…

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Burns Pet Nutrition to feed ‘thousands’ of rescue animals in 2019

Pet food company Burns Pet Nutrition is aiming to improve the health and wellbeing of British and Irish rescue animals by providing pet food and donations to multiple animal charities. The family-run firm, which already regularly donates its pet food to over 40 rescue centres across the UK, has announced…

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Blue Cross cats and dogs inspire pet-themed clothing range by Oasis

Six cats and dogs cared for by national pet charity Blue Cross have helped to inspire a new clothing collection by fashion brand Oasis. Jack Russell Terrier Flora, Dachshund William, Dalmation Harvey along with cats Rupert, Prince and Victoria feature on the collection of knits and blouses along with a…

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Suspended sentence for pet shop burglary man

A man has been given a suspended sentence after being charged at Southampton Crown Court with the burglary of Pampurred Pet in Salisbury. Douglas Jaques was sentenced to six weeks imprisonment suspended for 24 months, ordered to carry out 150 hours of unpaid work, pay compensation of £3,009.50 to the…

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Pets improve mental health, study suggests

Pets can help to improve the mental health of the owners, a study conducted by researchers from the universities of Liverpool, Manchester and Southampton have found. Published in BMC Psychiatry, the researchers looked at the role of domestic animals in the lives of those suffering with a mental health condition. They…

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GCA reveals finalists in Ruxley Rose competition

The Garden Centre Association (GCA) has revealed the names of the finalist garden centres in its Ruxley Rose competition. The winners of the Garden Centre and Destination Garden Centre categories will be announced at the annual GCA Conference in St. Andrews, from January 22 until 25, 2017. The finalists in the…

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GCA announces area award winners

The Garden Centre Association (GCA) has revealed its area award winners during presentations held at member garden centres. Awards were presented to garden centres in the North Thames, North West, South Thames, Wales & West, Midlands and North East regions with the winners in Scotland and Northern Ireland to be…

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