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How you can help homeless dogs this Christmas with the Dogs Trust

DORSET dog lovers are being urged to consider a charitable donation this Christmas to help those experiencing homelessness care…

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No indulgence needed: How to keep your pets safe during the festivities

Food to avoid Christmas is about indulgence and enjoyment. We often eat foods and drinks that might not be part…

Guinea pigs do not like the cold Credit: Karlijn Prot

Keeping your guinea pigs warm during winter weather

If you keep guinea pigs outdoors you will want to esnure you do everything you can to keep them…

Michelle, Rebecca and Tom Ditton

Wipe-clean dog leads idea brought about pet shop idea for family

Words and photos by Rosie Redwood. A NEW pet shop has opened in Wilton. Lucky Leads is an inspiring shop filled…

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Helping your four-legged friend cope with fireworks on Bonfire night

Words by Dogs Trust Salisbury. As autumn approaches, firework season will soon whizz-pop into our lives. Dogs Trust Salisbury has…

Veterinary nurses are not trainee vets – they are a profession in their own right. PHOTO: Arvydas Lakacauskas/Pixabay

What does being a veterinary nurse involve?

by Lynn Broom. Longmead Veterinary Practice Veterinary nurses are essential members of the veterinary team and they bring their own unique…