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The importance of the calcium:phosphate ratio in dog food

Calcium, phosphorus, vitamin D, and parathyroid hormone (the hormone that regulates them) are all crucial for healthy bone development in puppies, and for maintaining healthy bones in adult dogs. The exact amount of each nutrient needed in the diet varies with growth, size, …

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What do veterinary nurses do? The kennel nurse. 

There are many roles veterinary nurses have in the vet practice. One of the main roles is being a kennel nurse - or the patient care nurse or ward nurse in some practices. The kennel nurse has an important role as they are in charge of all the patients that are in for that d…

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Designed and run by vets, the Vet Help Direct animal symptom checker directs you to personalised first aid advice and clear guidelines about when to contact the vet. Easy and fun to use, Vet Help Direct is the online source of reliable vet advice for concerned pet owners, horse owners and farmers.

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Best UK vets awards

The awards are held annually and recognise veterinary practices across the UK that achieve exceptional customer satisfaction. The awards are hosted by us, VetHelpDirect.com – an independent vet reviewing platform and directory website.

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