YES it's that time of year again when a lot of us pet owners feel sorry for our pets. No matter what we try to do to help comfort them, fireworks really upset many of our pets. Conventional treatments do not seem to work and it is so upsetting seeing your pet trying to hide and shaking in fear and distress. Well we have a solution by a company called Dorwest Herbs who were founded in 1948, and have over 60years specialist experience in companion animals and herbal treatments. They are the market leaders in their field and produce the largest range of licensed veterinary herbal medicines in the UK. For any of our customers who are dreading bonfire night we recommend you try two of their products. Scullcap and Valarian tabets is a licensed herbal medicine for the symptomatic relief of anxiety and nervousness, and has proved invaluable to many pet owners who have tried it. Valerian compound is a certified liquid supplement providing a quick acting solution to calm and control. It is absorbed quickly to provide speedy help for those who are fearful. It can be given in conjunction with the tablets for especially scary situations. A few drops may even be placed on a cat's bed to reduce anxiety helping them to become calmer. We have many customers who already use these products and are so happy with the relief it brings to their pet, so if you are worried about your pet on bonfire night, we recommend you give it a try. Please see this leaflet for full details.

We are continually adding to our range of products and are so happy that we can finally offer our customers what many have been asking for A NATURAL WORMER. Verm-X - Daily Protection herbal Crunchies A fantastic new treat with the added bonus of providing natural control of internal parasites. Verm-X - Herbal Liquid for dogs. A fantastic new wormer given on a monthly basis for three consecutive days. Verm-X is completely natural, so chemical free. It is a certified holistic product and an award winning product. It is gluten free and hypoallergenic so can even be given to dogs with the most delicate of digestions. For full details see our website or call in. OTHER NEW PRODUCTS INCLUDE Flashing collars ideal for those long winter night walks helping you to avoid losing your dog. |New ranges of collars and leads. Loads of new treats for dogs big and small and cats of course. A beautiful new range of toys just intime for Christmas and even new bowls including the Road Refresher the award winning non spill water bowl, great for the car or even at home.

As from the 1st November we will be open on a Saturday. New opening times as follows: Monday 10am-5.30pm Tuesday 10am-5.30pm Wednesday 10an-5.30pm Thursday 10am-6pm Friday 10am-5.30pm Saturday10am-2pm (November 2011) Saturday 10am-4pm (December onwards)

The Friends of Birkenhead council kennels are holding a Greek Style Fundraising Night On Friday 4th November, at the Hoylake Social Club. Tickets cost £5.00 and you will be entertained by belly dancers and a DJ. There are plenty of raffles prizes to win. It is sure to be a fun night. For more information contact Antje Tucker on 07799 194 657. Please help the friends of the council kennels to raise money for the much needed new building they need so badly.

Name: Honey Breed: American Bulldog Age: 3 yrs Spayed female Ideal owner: experienced Ideal situation: a home where she is the only dog. She is currently living in foster with another dog and 2 cats. Contact: Sue Heswall Animal Welfare 0151 342 3022 or 07751 722999 Subject to donation and home-check Temperament: Friendly nature with lots of energy, loves to chase the ball. Loves people, has lots of love and licks to give although can get a little nervous in crowds. Good around other dogs however ongoing socialisation needed to teach her some manners! Good recall (most of the time!), slight tendency to pull on the lead therefore ongoing obedience training would be recommended. House trained, likes to please and is quick to learn. Honey has had a poor start in life and was used for intensive breeding whilst being starved of food, therefore has developed a food aggression issue around other dogs. She is learning to lose this aggression however a home with no other dogs would be preferable.