Animal Cruelty Complaints Continue to Rise

Last year, the RSPCA reported an increase of 10% in the number of complaints made of animal cruelty compared to the same period in 2009. More than 1.1 million calls were logged, 159, 686 complaints investigated and 86, 354 owners issued with advice on how to improve their animals’ welfare. Conversely, the number of animals which had to be rescued decreased in 2010. Continue reading “Animal Cruelty Complaints Continue to Rise” »


Pet insurance – Have you got adequate cover?

As the cost of everyday living continues to rise, people are starting to look at ways of making cutbacks in their outgoings. The animal welfare charity Blue Cross has found that tens of thousands of people are stuggling to make ends meet, with food, energy and living expenses soaring, and household incomes coming under pressure. According to the charity, more and more people are finding it difficult to meet the cost of caring for their pets. Continue reading “Pet insurance – Have you got adequate cover?” »


Scratching and itching…..there are some things you just don’t want to see your dog doing

More and more people are looking for hypo-allergenic, free-from, and allergen-free foods. Subsequently, due to the anthropomorphic nature of humans and pets, these food variants are appearing more frequently in the pet food market as well. Continue reading “Scratching and itching…..there are some things you just don’t want to see your dog doing” »


Clinivet are the Official Nutrition Partners to Petmania!

CLINIVET have been confirmed as the official nutritional partners to the Petmania Adoption Centre.

As nutritional partners, CLINIVET‘s pet nutritionists are available to provide training to our affiliated rescue centre staff and volunteers.

In addition, CLINIVET will donate 1 bowl of food for every 5kg of CLINIVET, purchased at Petmania stores, to our rescue centres, so you can help to provide much needed food to the dogs and cats in their care, while you shop. Continue reading “Clinivet are the Official Nutrition Partners to Petmania!” »


Are premium pet foods really worth their premium price?

What is a super premium pet food?

Premium and super premium pet foods differ from economy and mid-economy ranges. They usually cost more money, and this is due to the quality of the raw materials used in the manufacture of the premium and super premium food. They are also subjected to more rigorous testing, and contain neutraceutical ingredients with prove health benefits, whereas economy and mid-economy foods tend to provide a good, basic nutrition. Continue reading “Are premium pet foods really worth their premium price?” »


Chocolate treats for us are not suitable for dogs or cats

Over the festive period, I’m sure many of our homes are well stocked up with chocolate and biscuits for us to feast on over the holidays. To most of us, chocolate does us no more harm other than expanding our waistlines and causing headaches for our dentist. Continue reading “Chocolate treats for us are not suitable for dogs or cats” »


Hurry! There’s only a few hours left to get your free vet bed!

Snuggle Up and Stay Cosy This Winter with CLINIVET

You have until midnight tonight to claim your free vet bed!

All  customers who purchase 1 x 15kg bag of CLINIVET dog food at the full retail price, before midnight tonight, will receive a CLINIVET Vet Bed FREE (standard size worth at retail £24.99). Continue reading “Hurry! There’s only a few hours left to get your free vet bed!” »


Congratulations to Joy Jones, Co. Antrim

Congratulations to Myah (Nenevale Northern Star at ZionZur), owned and showed by Joy Jones, Co. Antrim, and her first Champion. Continue reading “Congratulations to Joy Jones, Co. Antrim” »


Happy Christmas from Clinivet Nutrition!

Have a laugh at our expense – here are the Clinivet team singing Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree! Continue reading “Happy Christmas from Clinivet Nutrition!” »


Get your FREE CLINIVET Vet Bed Now!

Snuggle Up and Stay Cosy This Winter with CLINIVET

For ONE WEEK ONLY, from Monday 12th December to Monday 19th December (both days inclusive) all customers who purchase 1 x 15kg bag of CLINIVET dog food at the full retail price, will receive a CLINIVET Vet Bed FREE (standard size worth at retail £24.99). Continue reading “Get your FREE CLINIVET Vet Bed Now!” »