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Made in Melksham joint care for dogs supplement now on sale at Petstown

June 21, 2017
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IT isn’t only people that suffer from aching joints. And now a new range of supplements to help your dog overcome arthritis and joint  aches and help improve all-round movement is available from Petstown, the Melksham pet shop in Bath Road.

And what’s more, the ‘Joint Aid for Dogs’ range is actually made in Melksham.

In fact, “Made in Melksham; helping dogs all over the world” could easily be the motto of GWF Nutrition, a Bowerhill company that provides a specialist joint aid feed supplement for dogs.

GWF Nutrition might not be Melksham’s best known business but this year they celebrate over 46 years in the design, manufacture and sale of specialist animal feeds and supplements.

And their latest product, Joint Aid for Dogs is now available at Petstown, the pet shop in Bath Road.

“Joint Aid for Dogs is a complementary feed supplement for all dogs,” explained Barry Franks from Petstown. “It provides a combination of 20 active nutrients to maintain healthy joints, aid freedom of movement and support the natural regeneration of muscle regardless of the age, size or level of exercise of your dog.

“They come as very palatable and easily digested 2mm pellets; perfect for mixing with the dog’s normal feed so are quick and easy to use and only cost from just a few pence per day.

“Pop into the shop next to the river bridge for more information or visit the GWF website where they list all the benefits in full  – www.gwfnutrition.com.”

A wide range of pets and pet care products are available from Petstown.

Rabbits, hamsters, rats, gerbils, guinea pigs, tropical & cold water fish are all stocked, together with a wide range of quality pet food, hutches and runs.

“We have a light-hearted approach to serving customers and often have a good laugh with them,” added Barry, who runs the shop with his wife, Frances. “It means we have a very good relationship with our customers and I hope we brighten their day up a little!

“Obviously though, we do take our work seriously and I like to think we offer a professional service with good sound advice on all your pet needs. People don’t just want to come and buy a pet or some pet medicine and be sent packing. They often need advice and we’re very happy to give this.”

For more details visit Petstown at 39 Bath Road – next to the river bridge – or call 707131

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