Vet shares 8 top tips to keep dogs safe ahead of summer heatwave predictions

As the met office releases its weather predictions for June, the UK is set to experience predicting temperatures as high as 35C with an ‘African plume’ sweeping across Europe. However, excessive sun exposure and heat can pose problems for our pets. Thankfully, Pooch & Mutt’s in-house Veterinary surgeon Dr Linda Simon has some top tips and expert advice on how you can keep your pooch safe this summer including: 1. Walk in…

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I am anxious too!” Chilli Chihuahua raises awareness for your pooch’s mental health!

11 May 2023 LONDON, UK, 11th May 2023 – Anxiety, the new human frontier. But did you know that dogs can equally suffer from anxiety? Anyone who has felt anxious knows the feeling of shortened breath, chest becoming tight, heart pounding and the world becoming a bit foggy. Imagine your pooch feeling the same.  Meet Chilli Chihuahua. He’s full of life, strutting his stuff with his…

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RCVS seeks animal owners and keepers to join new Public Advisory Group

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), the Royal College and regulatory body for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses in the UK, is seeking to recruit around 30 animal owners and keepers for a new Public Advisory Group (PAG), to help inform and guide its policies. The group, which will initially be set up for a 12-month trial period, will support the RCVS in its mission to uphold and…

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Vet Reveals 6 Top Tips For Taking Your Dog Swimming This Spring

With the weather warming up ahead of the bank holiday weekend, taking your dog swimming can be a great form of exercise and entertainment. Whether you’re heading to a dog-friendly pool, a local river, lake or even the beach, the water can provide hours of fun for you and your furry friend.  However, vets have warned it can be a dangerous experience if you’re unprepared.…

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A ‘Pawsome’ Day Out: Southside Shopping Centre from a Dog’s Perspective

To celebrate National Pet Month in April, Southside Shopping Centre – which is now dog friendly – is hosting free dog agility classes this weekend (29-30 April).  Dog’s visiting the centre on Saturday and Sunday will be able to put their paws to the test in a free agility session, giving owners the chance to teach their dogs new tricks as they weave through poles, run through tunnels and jump through hoops.  Southside Shopping Centre is now welcoming well behaved pups…

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Fresh dog food maker Naturaw has been honoured with the first ever King’s Award for Enterprise

Under embargo until 01:00 21st April 2023 21 April 2023 Yorkshire, UK 21st April 2023 – A Yorkshire based fresh dog food manufacturer has been awarded the first ever King’s Award for Enterprise for its excellence in Sustainable Development. Naturaw is one of just 148 organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise, announced today (Friday 21 April). Originally set up…

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