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Dogs Trust partners with Magic Classical for the perfect canine calming Bonfire...

Ahead of next week’s Bonfire Night, Magic Classical radio has teamed up with the UK’s leading dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust, to provide the perfect playlist to help calm dogs that find the noise of fireworks distressing.   Magic Classical’s Calming Pet Sounds, in partnership with Dogs Trust, includes Pachelbel’s Canon,...
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Equine charity pays heartfelt tribute to generous supporters

A Southwest equine welfare charity has paid a heartfelt tribute to generous supporters who have helped to fund its new horsebox, including a retired couple from Devon who spontaneously donated 15 thousand pounds to cover the remaining cost of the vehicle. This summer The Mare and Foal Sanctuary launched an...
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Is your furry, feathered, or scaly friend the world’s happiest pet?

With pet TikTok videos receiving over 10 billion views in 2023 alone, the amount of people who enjoy watching happy or smiling pets is abundant. But which pet is the happiest? To answer this question, TrustedHousesitters launched a global competition to find the Happiest Pet on Earth, celebrating the joy all...
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New home for guinea pigs provides perfect staging post for awareness...

Guinea Pig Awareness Week 2024 is launching at a new acclaimed rescue centre dedicated to the UK’s most popular furry pets. Guinea Pig Awareness Week 2024 is launching at a new acclaimed rescue centre dedicated to the UK’s most popular furry pets. Hog Springs is a Wild West themed habitat, providing...
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Global adventure brand, Thule launches dog crate that withstands even the...

Thule enters a new product category with the Thule Allax dog crate for cars, setting a new standard in safe dog transportation. Thule enters the world of dogs with Thule Allax, a smartly designed car dog crate that withstands even the toughest crash tests. The crate’s distinct Thule design paired...
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Three-quarters of dog owners fail to recognise early warning signs that...

Students across the UK have returned to the classroom after the summer break, but new research from the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust, has revealed that the nation should head “Bark to School” for lessons in dog body language, in a bid to reduce the number of...
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Bella & Duke expands in house expertise with latest appointment

Rosyth-based pet food and wellbeing company Bella & Duke has appointed Carolanne Cicero to the role of Veterinary Advisor following its nationwide hunt. The news comes shortly after the appointment of CEO, James Sturrock, who is leading the company to its next chapter of growth and development, while supporting...
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Burgess Pet Care named as a headline sponsor of National Rabbit...

Burgess Pet Care, one of the UK’s leading independent pet food manufacturers, is delighted to announce that it is a headline sponsor of this year’s National Rabbit Festival, the UK’s first and only ethical rescue-based event to educate, advocate and celebrate rabbits as a species and companion animal. Following the...
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Exercising dogs during the storms: how to stay safe and stimulated...

With unpredictable weather patterns across the UK, TrustedHousesitters is offering innovative solutions for those times when weather or circumstances prevent you from walking your dog. As the Met Office issues a yellow weather warning for heavy rain across the UK, daily pet walks may become challenging. TrustedHousesitters has offered playful, exciting...
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The UK’s most dog-friendly pubs revealed

The Lion at Basford in Nottingham, East Midlands, has earned the prestigious title of Britain’s Best Dog-Friendly Pub. That’s according to Rover.com, and its expert Tavern Testers, who have meticulously inspected over 110 pubs up and down the country.   Leading the pack among pubs nationwide, The Lion at Basford stands...
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Injured female dog found with electric cable embedded in her legs...

A young American bulldog is recovering in RSPCA care amid fears she may have been tied up by her neck and legs with electric cable and abandoned. A member of the public discovered the one-year-old dog at a disused garage at Ashton Road in Oldham on Tuesday 27 August after...
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Shine a red light on wellness all year round

Harnessing the power of light energy to promote wellness may not be new, but it’s experiencing a resurgence, not only in practice, but as...

PDSA – Why pets eat the strangest things

From socks and slippers to necklaces and knickers – our pets sometimes eat the strangest of things! But why do they do this? What...

Top tips for pet owners during summer

During summer months we love nothing more than spending our time outdoors with pets. With warmer weather and longer days, it’s the best time to...

Vet shares symptoms of condition dogs can pass to humans

With approximately 13.5 million dogs as pets in the UK, many pet owners may not know of some conditions that their dog can pass to them...

Expert tips on how to reduce hay fever symptoms in dogs as pollen levels soar

Hayfever season is in full swing and according to the Met Office, the pollen forecast over the next five days is high. Dog owners may...
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Whiz-Pup! Dogs Trust issues firework advice for owners 

Research from Dogs Trust has revealed that almost half of the UK’s dogs are affected by fireworks, and with displays expected across the country over the next few days, the UK’s leading dog welfare charity has issued advice to owners to help them support their canine companions through firework...