24 hours - daily Sanctuary life 
Problems. Problems. Problems. It's a rollercoaster life at a sanctuary. First difficulty of the day - a Rottweiler with an attiitude problem.
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Doggy skin problems 
Itch, scratch, itch - first you notice a small bare patch on your dog's coat, then it gets bigger, The stray shown in the picture was covered in sores. The more your dog scratches, the worse it gets. What's going on?
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Dognappers are back 
There's been a spate of missing dogs in recent weeks. None have been brought in or turned up anywhere else - it's always the valuable and young dogs and it's as though they've disappeared from the face of the earth...
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Dogs missing in March Please get in touch with us if you have any news of the following dogs reported missing to us in the Chesterfield area in the last few days:
A black labrador male - A white staffi puppy - A brindle staffi an older dog - a Jack Russell female - a female collie.
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Is there a link between dog food and disease?
It seems obvious to us that despite the glossy advertisements and all the hype, a lot of the dog food on offer today is of poor nutritional value and in some cases may contribute to the chronic conditions that so many pets seem to suffer from. We see more skin diseases, epilepsy, diabetes, hyperactivity, tumours and arthiritis than we ever did thirty years ago. The manufacture and sale of pet food is a business. It isn't cooked over an Aga in a country kitchen - it's made in factories. The actual 'meat' content is usually very low. Who knows what the animal derivatives are. The vet bills for a much loved and ailing elderly pet are often very high. Yet most dogs in the past were active and healthy to a ripe old age. We're getting more conscious about the need to source the ingredients in our own food, and avoid 'ready' meals. Isn't it time to do the same for our pets?
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DR.JOHN'S PLATINUM - WITH GREEN LIPPED MUSSEL - FOR OLDER DOGS WITH CREAKY JOINTS 
DR. JOHN'S PLATINUM - MAKES A REAL DIFFERENCE TO OLDER DOGS - with mixed herbs, rich in Crustaceans and with Green Lipped Mussels - extra chicken and added vitamins and minerals - excellent for the 'golden oldies' - this complete food is very palatable and we have found it to make a real difference to the health and mobility of older dogs who are suffering from arthiritis and 'creaky' joints. 15kg - only £14.50. 4kg - £5.50. In stock now
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DR.JOHN'S GOLD - FULL OF FLAVOUR 
DR. JOHN'S GOLD - is another complete mix made by royal warrant pet food manufacturers - Gilbertson & Page. It's a high quality mix that's been basted with chicken and is very flavoursome. In stock now - 4kg bags - £4.50
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DR.JOHN'S SILVER - Royal Warrant - Complete Dog Food 
By appointment to H.M. The Queen - this complete mix is made by Gilbertson & Page and although it is a low priced dog food, we have found it to be excellent quality and dogs love it. A 15kg bag is only £10.50 and we have it in stock now.
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