Catriona has neigh problems in getting horses healthy

Scottish equestrian physiotherapist Catriona Goulding talks about her life in the welfare of horses. I had a farm and horse upbringing and as a child I noticed that animals responded well to being massaged. My own horse loved being tickled, which made me wonder about being a physiotherapist for horses. As an animal physio I…

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Joy for youngsters as police pups pay hospital visit

Young people at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children enjoyed some wuff justice this week. They were been treated to a visit from Police Scotland’s newest four-legged recruits. German Shepherds, Otto and Karma, were named by children in the hospital thanks to the Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity (ECHC). The two dogs visited the hospital’s Drop…

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Sick children will be boosted by a visit from police pups

There’s no escaping the long arm of the law – even if you’re in hospital. But young people at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children are to be treated to a visit from Police Scotland’s newest four-legged recruits to bring a smile to their faces. German Shepherds, Otto and Karma, were named by children in…

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Scottish vets warn against sharing your Easter eggs

Scottish pet owners are being reminded to do their four-legged friends a favour this Easter. Vets are urging pet owners to keep chocolate treats safely out of reach of inquisitive pets this Easter, as findings released by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) reveal that half of (52%) companion animal vets in the country saw at…

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Ban on shock collars in Scotland is a win for animal welfare

Scotland’s decision to ban  the use of electric shock collars and other electronic training devices has been welcomed by the British Veterinary Association (BVA). BVA has worked alongside campaigners to ban these aversive training methods across the UK, with Wales banning them in 2010.The  Scottish Government had initially planned to regulate the use of shock…

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Spacious property with separate cottage and stunning views

Bell Ingram offers to the market this spacious four/five bedroom detached property with self-contained one bedroom cottage attached in an elevated position with superb views down Strathnairn. Mains of Faille is a well presented five bedroom detached property with the added bonus of a self-contained cottage attached. The property benefits from double glazing and has…

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From fat cat to purr-fect puss for Aberdeen’s Pumpkin

A formerly flabby feline from Scotland has been named ‘top cat’ in national pet slimming competition. Once-podgy puss Pumpkin from Aberdeen has taken the top honour in the UK’s largest pet slimming competition after shedding 14% of his bodyweight in just six months. Ginger-and-white cat Pumpkin once weighed in at a whopping 1st 8lbs (10.2kg),…

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Feeling ruff for dogs’ charity Christmas breakfast

Santa Paws is coming to town next weekend. On Sunday, 3 December, the award-winning, dog-friendly Mercat Grill is holding Santa Paws – a perfect and pawtastic Christmas-themed breakfast event for dog owners and their beloved, four-legged friends to get into the festive spirit and raise vital funds for the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home. The…

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Reading with Dogs scheme gets a pet on the back

Bannockburn Primary has been exploring an innovative use of therapets through pilot project Reading with Dogs in a bid to support their pupils’ education and wellbeing. The school has welcomed lovely dogs Dylan and Scruffy, along with their owners Elspeth and Anne-Marie to the school on a weekly basis as part of a successful two-year…

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