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Emmview Vets Column: Having pets can improve children's health

Emmview Vets Column: Having pets can improve children's health

This week, Rosie Skinner of Emmview Veterinary Surgery writes of how having pets can improve childrens' health.

According to a study by Health Psychologist Dr June McNicholas of the University of Warwick, 85 per cent of children aged between three and 14 said they regard their pets as friends, and 40 per cent said they would look for their pet to play with if they were bored. A further 40 per cent wanted to be with their pet if they were upset.


John Redwood MP: Our relationship with EU needs to change

John Redwood MP: Our relationship with EU needs to change

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The issue of Europe will not go away, much though the federalists wish it would. The BBC have gone back to saying the Conservatives are obsessed by Europe and split over it.

Emmview vets: Keep an eye out for ticks

Emmview vets: Keep an eye out for ticks

This week, Rosie Skinner of Emmview Veterinary Surgery writes of the problem of ticks.


 

Jane Holmes Blog: Handy men and women needed to kit out charity HQ

Jane Holmes Blog: Handy men and women needed to kit out charity HQ

Jane Holmes is chief executive of Wokingham-based charity Building for the Future which provides support and activities for disabled children.

Emmview Vets Column: Warm weather could mean trouble for pets

Emmview Vets Column: Warm weather could mean trouble for pets

This week, Rosie Skinner of Emmview Veterinary Surgery talks of the trouble pets can get into in the summer.


 

 

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