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Volkswagen dog advert – offended / defended? |
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Written by MyPetFriends
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Saturday, 29 March 2008 |
 A 30 second advertisement featuring a Jack Russel cowering and shaking has been defended by its creators, the motor company Volkswagen.
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286 viewers complained to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) that the dog appeared to have been mistreated. The viewers felt that they could not see how a happy and healthy dog could be made to behave like that if it wasn’t distressed.
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Pet Hotel, Mexico – will it take on in the UK? |
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Written by MyPetFriends
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Wednesday, 26 March 2008 |
 They say what happens across the Atlantic, will be replicated over here in no time at all; but do you think the new Cocoyoc Pet Hotel in Mexico will take on here?
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Rabbits and Easter – what’s the significance |
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Written by MyPetFriends
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Sunday, 23 March 2008 |
 Easter is the Christian religious holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus, but as with many religious festivals the original meaning is fast becoming lost amongst the commercialisation and marketing of the event. Today, it could be true to say that people may associate Easter more with chocolate eggs and the Easter Bunny. But why exactly did rabbits become associated with Easter?
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Stroke a cat – it cuts stroke risk by a third |
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Written by MyPetFriends
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Thursday, 20 March 2008 |
 American scientists have discovered that cat ownership helps to relieve stress and anxiety, which is known to help protect against heart disease by lowering blood pressure and reducing the heart rate. You lucky cat owners.
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Written by MyPetFriends
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Thursday, 13 March 2008 |
 Our Editor - Ranjit Khutan - will be talking about responsible dog ownership and cleaning up after your dog on BBC Radio WM Phil Upton breakfast show tomorrow morning just after 7am. Immediately after the interview he will be hosting a webchat in the forum area of My Pet Friends. To join in you will have to register - its free and only takes a few minutes - and then you can join in and discuss this issue with other pet friends.
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Click here to go the chat forum area.
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See you tomorrow just after 7am.
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Britains Favourite Vet? - You Decide |
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Written by MyPetFriends
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Wednesday, 05 March 2008 |
 So the news is out about this years Britains Favourite Vet Competition (click here for full story) and vets up and down the country will be eager to her who will be awarded the accolade of vet of the year 2008. But who are the contenders? My Pet Friends brings you the low down on the gorgeous vets.
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Britain’s Favourite Celebrity Vet – Vote Now. |
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Written by MyPetFriends
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Wednesday, 05 March 2008 |
 First there were the BAFTAs, then the Brits and now the glittering Veterinary Oscars! This is your chance to make a difference by honouring a celebrity vet who has brought a greater understanding of the animal world to the public through their involvement in the media. The Petplan’s Special Recognition Award is the only award in the UK that invites you to vote for the vet you feel is most deserving and has promoted the health and welfare of our animals to us through TV, radio, newspapers or magazines.
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Horse Society help and advice leaflets – FREE |
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Written by MyPetFriends
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Friday, 22 February 2008 |
 The British Horse Society’s Access Department has released revised advisory leaflets. The information is available free at the BHS website, www.bhs.org.uk
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The leaflets have been produced as part of an ongoing campaign to update the Access Department’s literature, providing information for rights of way officers, new or experienced riders and landowners on aspects of good practice.
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British Horse Society bites back at dog attacks |
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Written by MyPetFriends
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Friday, 22 February 2008 |
 The British Horse Society's Access and Safety departments have received a number of reports of poorly controlled dogs interacting negatively with horses, and would like to gather more information regarding the scale of this problem.
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Rise in cats being shot by airguns |
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Saturday, 16 February 2008 |
 It’s hard to understand why someone might want to shoot a cat with an airgun, but the RSPCA are finding that such incidents over the last year have nearly doubled. These are alarming statistics, especially as new laws over airgun ownership and use came into force last October.
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Happy Valentines Day to you and your pet |
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Written by MyPetFriends
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Thursday, 14 February 2008 |
 It’s Valentines Day and people up and down the country are busy buying gifts for their partners to symbolise their love – but they’re not forgetting their pets. Go into any pet shop at the moment and see an array of pet products and pet gifts – everything from heart shaped pet cushions, to special gourmet pet treats to spoil your treasured little love.
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