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Citroen's C1 available with free insurance

Citroën UK has announced one year’s free insurance on its popular C1 city car, for eligible retail customers from 19 years of age. The offer is available across the most popular trim levels in the C1 range, including the ‘Urban Ride’ special edition and the ‘Origins’ collector’s edition. The current generation Citroën C1 has sold more than 70,000 units in the UK since it launched in 2014. Nissan Leaf named ‘Car of the Year’ in 2019 Stuff Gadget Awards

The Stuff Gadget Awards recognise excellence across 20 different product categories. Judges were impressed by the extended 239-mile range and increased 217PS of power in the new-for-2019 Leaf e+. One of the most Citroen C1 urban ride special edition Inside Nissan Leaf

accessible, and readily available, electric vehicles on the market. Win £1000 towards a new car - British Motor Show Test drives, live action, the biggest variety of cars under one roof and the chance to win £1,000 towards your next set of wheels, are just some of the draws of the newly relaunched British Motor Show. The showreturns as an international event in 2020, at the Farnborough International exhibition centre in Hampshire from August 20th to 23rd. Tickets are £18.50 for adults or £37 for families. Parents spend four days every year getting children into the car According to new research from Seat, just having to manoeuvre children into the car twice a day, means that parents can look forward to spending four days of 2020 getting their children out of the house and into the car. Rob Fryer, Head of Product at Seat UK, said: “We’ve included a raft of family-friendly elements to our Tarraco that means that we can make this a little bit easier. The hands-free boot opening makes access easy, while the seven seats can be configured quickly at the pull of a button. And with Apple CarPlay also available, it’s easy to keep the tots amused once in the vehicle.” Seat Tarraco

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There is no doubt that dental disease is a widespread problem in the pets that we see in practice. It is one of the top three disorders according to a study by VetCompass. As with most things, being aware of a problem or the potential for a problem is the first step to resolving it. For many pet owners their pets’ mouth is usually something that they do not look in and a dental problem may not become obvious until there are other clear signs present such as bad breath, the pet eating less or dropping food. Things to think about: Toothbrushing isn’t just for humans Bad breath doesn’t have to be a problem for our pets. It is something that we can help to prevent and often successfully improve. However, the thought of trying to brush the wriggly puppy’s teeth or the not very impressed cat’s teeth is daunting and therefore often avoided. Yet we know that brushing pets’ teeth can be one of the most effective ways of preventing dental disease and it also beneficial in getting the pet used to a regular oral examination. Diet The other aspect, and one of particular importance for rabbits, is diet. Getting the diet right can also help with dental disease and, just as importantly, will aid Paws for thought Dr Julian Hoad The importance of good dental hygiene in pets in reducing obesity which is one of the major welfare concerns in vets’ practices. Check-ups and treatment Prevention is not feasible for all owners and even when owners do all the right things, dental disease can still occur which is why it is vital that pets get regular dental check-ups. Potentially painful dental disease can only be treated if it is spotted early. It is often an unseen problem for owners - an unseen problem that could be causing significant discomfort and other potential problems. An essential part of identification and treatment of dental disease is the use of x-rays to help spot any problems that could otherwise go undetected. Using this technology your pet gets a thorough dental examination and it avoids the pet leaving the vets with a potentially painful ‘hidden’ issue. At Crossways we have the latest dental x-ray technology available to ensure nothing goes undetected. I would encourage all pet owners to see the benefits prevention, correct diet, regular dental check-ups and prompt treatment can make to the health and welfare of pets. Crossways Veterinary Group, School Hill, Storrington, 01903 743040 www.crosswaysvets.co.uk