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Dog arthritis study - dogs required

24. June 2010

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A new study by the University of Liverpool into treating osteoarthritis in dogs is in need of some willing participants. Osteoarthritis, a debilitating disease of the joints leading to inflammation and gradual loss of cartilage, affects about 20% of dogs over the age of one.  Osteoarthritis, which can result in severe pain and lameness, is incurable [...]

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Canine Cooler - keep your dogs cool in the summer

10. June 2010

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On hot summer nights, man’s best friend will find it easier to cope with the heat, with the fantastic Canine Cooler from Soothsoft. Overheating can be dangerous for dogs, so the non-electrical Canine Cooler is the perfect solution to keep temperatures down in the hot weather. The product cools and soothes your pet by dissipating heat [...]

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Guidance on pet tracking - watch our video show

21. May 2010

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We all want to keep our much loved pet safe, and there is no greater worry than losing them. It’s a sad fact that nearly 1000 pets go missing every day and only a small proportion of them ever find their way home. Pets can stray for a number of reasons; they can [...]

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npower sponsoring guide dog puppies for Guide Dogs for the Blind Association

14. May 2010

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npower has been receiving visits from the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association at sites across the north east of England to raise awareness of its services for blind and partially-sighted people. Over the past two months staff from npower have been meeting guide dog owners and their respective guide dogs during selected lunchtime visits to [...]

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mypetbook - a new social networking website for pet owners

7. May 2010

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www.mypetbook.co.uk is a New Website for all Pet and Animal lovers. One of the main contributors is TV wildlife presenter Chris Packham - excerpts from the new edition of his book ‘Chris Packham’s Back Garden Nature Reserve’ will be featured throughout the year. Mypetbook is just like Facebook but for pets! Pet lovers can put [...]

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Lungworm in dogs - how to recognise the signs

16. April 2010

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We all want to keep our dog safe. As extended members of the family we can become very attached to them. We want what’s best for our pet and may think we do everything we can to keep them from harm, but many dog owners are unaware of a potentially fatal threat which could be [...]

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