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The government has published the results of the Defra consultation on dangerous dogs revealing overwhelming support for an overhaul of the failed Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.
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The consultation closed in June and the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) submitted a joint response based on sound scientific evidence and expert veterinary opinion. The response called for an end to breed-specific legislation that targets dogs based on the way they look rather than their actions.
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- Petplan aids Morrisons launch of pet food portion control to help combat pet obesity.
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From this month, Morrisons will be launching pet food packaging which will alert shoppers to the ideal portion size their canine and feline friends should be eating. This comes in light of worrying figures from Petplan, the UK’s largest pet insurer that 36 per cent of all dogs treated by vets are obese alongside 29 per cent of all cats. As consumers get to grips with labelling and counting calories on their own food their attention is now turning to their pets.
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Morrisons is the first supermarket to add portion control guidance to the front of their pet food packaging.  On top of this, the health of our pets is a growing issue with 71 per cent of vets agreeing that cases of obesity are continuing to rise. Each packet will provide the correct portion for a healthy weight pet and the packaging will be far simpler by clearly communicating on the front of the packet the amount of servings each product provides.  Research suggests that medical treatment due to obesity, quite often leading to diabetes, can cost hundreds if not thousands of pounds.
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The Trixie dog treat range is re-packaged and re-vitalized with some very appealing new additions. Snack Pots, Sushi for dogs, duck breast treats and Buffalo-Sticks are just some of the fun and tantalizing treats available! Re-sealable packs have been introduced where possible and a great deal of imagination has been put into developing new lines. Over 70 treat lines are now available from Trixie, including healthy options, fun shapes and flavours, ‘light’ ranges and products to support dental care.
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Sushi Bites (75g), Sushi Twisters (60g) and Sushi Rolls (100g) are made from 100% Fish (white fish) with Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. Sold under the Premio brand Trixie sushi treats are low in calories, but full of doggy appeal!
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 - Get your FREE copy of Petplan’s Healthy Pets Guide book!
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Petplan, the UK’s favourite pet and leading equine insurer, has launched a new helpful booklet for pet owners called ‘Healthy Pets, Happy You’.
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The booklet, provides pet owners with practical, fun and useful information on how to carefully look after their pet, whether they own cats, dogs, rabbits and/or horses.
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Healthy Pets Insurance a leading online pet insurer is proud to announce that they have reached the finals of the Consumer Moneyfacts Awards 2011. These prestigious awards give the UK’s millions of customers the ability to vote with honest customer feedback on a range of financial products; including Best Pet Insurance Provider.
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Mark Effenberg, Chief Executive, says “With such a competitive marketplace, we are extremely pleased to have reached the finals of the Consumer Moneyfacts Awards. Customer satisfaction has always been the main priority for Healthy Pets and this recognition is truly appreciated”.
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So you have a new addition to your household – a lively bundle of energy that is a puppy. Energy that can be destructive unless trained properly. A puppy is both playful and curious about its new surroundings, and this can lead to needless destruction unless you set some ground rules out first. Here we show you five tips that can help you make sure your house is a happy house, both for yourself and your new dog…
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The British Horse Society is to launch a dedicated horse accidents website at this year’s Your Horse Live designed to provide statistics and data which will be used to lobby the Government for better riding conditions.
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The website, www.horseaccidents.org.uk, is being launched to provide anyone involved in an equine-related incident with an easily accessible method of reporting it. Currently, an equestrian-related road incident may go unrecorded unless a human is injured and taken to hospital for treatment from the scene of the accident, thus statistics are poor.
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Another bonfire night (Also known as Guy Fawkes night - November 5th) and Diwali (also on November 5th this year) is soon upon us and pet owners up and down the UK are preparing themselves for the anxious nights looking after their frightened pets.  As the usual debate about who should be allowed to purchase fireworks continues, there are a few things pet owners can do to relieve some of the stress caused by the celebrations.
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Paula Knight, a veterinary nurse from York, has these handy hints to share with My Pet Friends pet owners:
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The BHS has given its support to the Blue Cross guidelines on Fireworks and Animals, an advice leaflet including a section on caring for horses and ponies during the firework season.
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Sheila Hardy, BHS Senior Executive (Safety), said: “Fireworks can frighten even the most sensible of horses. The information offered on the BHS and Blue Cross websites describes measures that horse owners can take to minimise any discomfort or anxiety for their horses.”
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