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November 19th 2008
'Spliff' the Staffy – winner of "it shouldn't happen to a pet" search
The story of 'Spliff' the Staffy has clinched the title of the National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) nationwide search for the most striking "it shouldn’t happen to a pet" anecdote. Submitted by Vets4Pets in Grimsby, the practice will receive a prize of £500 towards the staff Christmas party. NOAH's search prompted considerable interest from practices and pet shops around the country, highlighting the lack of awareness of pet health issues amongst owners.
Attached Files: Spliff.doc
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How much do we really love our pets?
New research has revealed that 91% of Brits say pets have a positive impact on children and over half believe pet owners are more responsible citizens. What’s more, seven out of ten surveyed believe that pet ownership makes you more intuitive to the needs of others, whilst almost two thirds (62%) say pet owners are more caring. And yet, additional research showed that, as a nation, we don’t give our faithful companions the due care and attention they deserve.
Research released by the National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) to mark the launch of the Pet Health Information website (www.pethealthinfo.org.uk), illustrates a shocking lack of awareness of pet health issues, such as worming and vaccination, amongst some pet owners.
Attached Files: Launch_release.doc
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Top 10 pet surgery shockers
To mark the launch of the Pet Health Information website (www.pethealthinfo.org.uk), a nationwide search for ‘it shouldn’t happen to a pet’ anecdotes to highlight the lack of awareness of pet health issues amongst owners has revealed some howlers. Pet care professionals were invited to submit their stories, and the responses, which ranged from the mildly amusing to the downright ridiculous, came flooding in.
Attached Files: Winners__It_shouldnt_happen_to_a_pet.doc
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