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Trevor: Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 9:04 AM
WRITTEN MINISTERIAL STATEMENT
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
TACKLING IRRESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERSHIP
Date: 23 April 2012
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Minister of State for Agriculture and Food (James Paice)
I am pleased to announce a package of measures to tackle irresponsible dog ownership. I apologise to the House that this announcement is four weeks later than intended. In the past few years there has been a sharp rise in the problems associated with irresponsible dog ownership. |
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Trevor: Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 8:55 AM
No matter how hard life is for you or how tight your budget is being squeezed by the credit crisis, there is no excuse for what is contained in the report below. If you need help, there are plenty of places out there, many free so just ask!! The number of people convicted of cruelty and neglect to animals rose by nearly a quarter last year. Figures from the RSPCA also show a 27% increase in prison sentences imposed by the courts. Inspector Tony Woodley, from the charity, told Sky News: "Unfortunately what our statistics for 2011 tell us is that there has been a rising tide of animal cruelty and welfare problems across the board. |
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Trevor: Posted on Saturday, March 03, 2012 8:39 AM
Burns Pet Nutrition have today issued a product recall on one of its dog food products - see below for more details and pass this blog on to anyone you know who may be using Burns Pet Foods: PRODUCT RECALL Product:Burns Ocean Bites 200g Batch:Best Before OCT2012 As a precautionary measure we are recalling the above batch of product which has been identified as having been contaminated by a small insect. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. WHAT YOU SHOULD DO Please return Ocean Bites with a |
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Posted on Monday, October 17, 2011 8:46 AM
Microchipping is back in the news again: Update Your Pet's Microchip DetailsThe Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH) is urging owners to ensure their pets are microchipped and that their registered contact details are updated and correct.
Microchipping is a great way to permanently identify dogs and cats, but an owner can only be contacted and reunited with their missing pet if their registered details are up to date. A microchip is a small electronic device the size of a grain of rice that is implanted under the animal’s skin. |
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Posted on Monday, October 03, 2011 10:07 AM
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DOG ROCKS™ Dog Rocks are an exciting and proven product used to help prevent those nasty burn patches appearing on your lawn when your loving pet takes a pee. By simply placing contents of DOG ROCKS™ packet into your pet’s water bowl and filling it with no more than 2 litres of water your lawns will start to look greener and fresher. |
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Posted on Monday, September 12, 2011 6:56 AM
Since 2009 there have been increasing reports of dogs becoming sick within hours of walking in woodland, some dogs have died; symptoms include vomiting, fever, diarrhoea and lethargy.
The problem appears to be seasonal from August to November, and some areas (Sandringham, Sherwood Forest) have had more reports than elsewhere. The Animal Health Trust are monitoring cases that are reported and are asking dog owners to be particularly vigilant at contacting their vet if their dogs experience symptoms after walking in wooded areas. |
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Posted on Thursday, September 01, 2011 12:44 PM
The following extract was taken from a newspaper in Cumbria where having had a dog microchipped was clearly a smart thing to do for one dog owner: A PENSIONER has been reunited with her beloved dog, Honey, after it was taken in a burglary. Barbara Whitham, 80, said she was delighted to see her prize-winning Yorkshire Terrier returned safe and sound after it was found wandering alone in a Bolton street. “I couldn’t sleep I was so worried about her,” she said. “I kept thinking of her on her own and being scared so when we got the call to say she had been found I cried. |
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Trevor: Posted on Thursday, July 07, 2011 7:54 AM
With the ever unpredictable weather in the Uk, from downpours to heatwaves, dogs should always be a consideration, especially when combining dogs with cars - yet another case of dogs dying in cars with the recent incident by a police officer at a dog training centre highlights that even professionals can get it wrong and most of us need timely reminders about the perils of heat to dogs!! Dogs need a good supply of good clean water regardless of where they are to spend their time and enough water provided to compensate for that lost to natural body processes - sweat, urine, faeces and breath moisture. |
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Trevor: Posted on Thursday, July 07, 2011 7:33 AM
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) recently reported that the prevalence of ticks in dogs in Great Britain is higher than expected and that it is important to remember to treat your dog for ticks. It is estimated that ticks infest up to 15% of dogs in the UK at any one time including species normally only found in Continental Europe. If you are planning on using the Pet Passport scheme this year to take your dog(s) abroad, then speak to your vet about tick treatment or visit theBVA Animal Welfare Foundation |
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Trevor: Posted on Wednesday, June 08, 2011 6:26 PM
Are you aware that June is National Microchipping Month in the Uk. Backed by the Kennel Clubs PetLog service, all dog owners (and indeed cats also) are encouraged to get their pets microchipped and registered on the Petlog database. Here at WildDogz we offer a fully insured microchipping service and for the Month of June are discounting our mobile service to just £17.50 per single pet or, £15.00 per additional pet microchipped at the same time, all from the comfort of your own home. Contact us for our service area or for a quote. |
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