A FAMILY dog has received a life-saving operation after local vets identified a life-threatening disease as a result of a free dental check. Eddie, the nine-year-old Border Terrier, was brought in to All Creatures Vets in Warrington for a free ‘summer smiles’ dental check, as his owner Dee had noticed a lump on his gum. All Creatures vet Simon Gillingham confirmed Eddie had dental disease and planned surgery under anaesthetic to remove the lump. He also recommended taking blo

A NATURAL pet nutrition brand known for its bone broth and wholefood-based supplements has launched a new range created specifically for cats. Karnlea has developed the products in response to increased demand for feline-specific nutrition. They will be featured at Cat Show Live, which is being held at Birmingham NEC on September 13.

A DOG whose leg became lame while playing in the park has been cured thanks to innovative surgery. Lola, a lively three-year-old neutered female Hungarian Vizsla, was referred to East of England Veterinary Specialists, Cambridgeshire, after suddenly becoming lame on her right hind limb. Specialist Orthopaedic surgeon Mark Bush took charge of the case and immediately identified a swollen and painful tarsus.

A LEADING feed manufacturer is appealing for people to send in pictures of their ‘shiny horses’ as part of a promotional campaign. Spillers will offer the winning horses a chance to appear in its marketing campaigns with their owners also receiving a £50 feed voucher. On top of this, Spillers is also giving its customers a chance to win a bag of free feed by running a Golden Voucher giveaway.

HARRISON Family Vets has become the official shirt sponsor of Stoke City Football Club’s famous club mascots - a pair of hippos affectionately known as Pottermus and Pottermiss.

A CELEBRITY vet who features on This Morning and hosts a popular YouTube show will be helping to focus attention on Birmingham Dogs Home. Dr Scott Miller, a regular face on the popular breakfast show who also has more than 114,000 subscribers to his Rescue Vet channel, has been named at the home’s celebrity ambassador for the year.