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Northumberland dog hit by train after being spooked by fireworks  

A dog owner from Northumberland is urging caution this fireworks season, following the devastating loss of her family’s beloved Bearded Collie.  Michelle Kennedy and her family, from Berwick-upon-Tweed, were devasted after her dad, Michael, left for a walk on Bonfire Night in 2017 with their two Bearded Collies, and only...
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Puppy power on show at Fish4Dogs retailers

Puppy power was put on display when Fish4Dogs challenged its independent retailers to ‘get creative’ to promote its promotional puppy packs. The premium pet food company tested the talents of retailers by asking them to produce a shop or window display featuring the packs. The Puppy Essentials Starter Pack included money...
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What your pet’s star sign really means

Pet owners have revealed some of the weirdest things their furry companions have done – including sitting in the toilet bowl and walking backwards. A study* of 2,000 cat and dog owners found that four-legged friends have been caught barking at nothing, eating mud and even trying to ‘dance’. Acting like...
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Gus & Bella box connects with a new generation of cat...

Gus & Bella Box subscription box created for a new generation of cat owners promises to deliver happiness and wellbeing to both cats and their humans. The creation of the subscription box is responding to a world where cats have become fully-fledged members of the family. In recent years the UK...
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RSPCA rescue horses, sheep and wildlife from Storm Dennis floods

Animal rescuers dealt with more than 100 emergency calls during Storm Dennis, rescuing wildlife caught up in the extreme weather. The RSPCA’s specialist emergency response teams were scrambled to more than 100 calls over the weekend and continue to respond to animals in need today (Monday 17 February). RSPCA Inspector Jason...
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True Instinct launch free-dried range for dogs

Experts in natural pet food True Instinct has launched a UK first with its revolutionary new freeze-dried range for dogs. The innovative new products, made at True Instinct’s Norfolk factory, are the first of their kind in the UK, and offer our beloved pets the highest quality, deliciously filling food...
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Appeal for information after three kittens abandoned in box

The RSPCA is appealing for information after three young kittens were dumped inside a plastic box down an alleyway in Feltham. The cats, who are round 10-12 weeks old, were discovered in Danesbury Road, Feltham, West London, on Wednesday (12 February). There was no note left with the kittens and...
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Award leaves County Durham vet practice feeling like the cat’s whiskers

A County Durham veterinary practice is the cat’s whiskers – after receiving a makeover for moggies. Prince Bishop Veterinary Hospital in Leadgate, near Consett has earned a top award for enhancing the care of feline patients. Cat and their owners can now benefit form a separate waiting area, away from the...
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Could gorgeous Gizmo be your new best friend?

The team at Dogs Trust Snetterton are appealing for a new home for gorgeous German Shepherd cross, Gizmo. Gizmo is a 5-year old German Shepherd cross who is ready to meet his new best friend and move into his fur-ever home. He is an outdoorsy boy who loves getting out...
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Britain’s top dogs revealed: Labradors lead, Corgis come back and Jack...

The Kennel Club has announced that old favourites appear to be taking the lead as the UK’s top dogs. Statistics released ahead of Crufts suggest old favourite breeds such as the Jack Russell and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi are soaring in popularity. Of the top ten fastest breeds to gain popularity...
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RSPCA appeal after dog found staggering down road in Blackburn

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a dog was found staggering down the middle of the road in Blackburn, Lancashire. The female German Shepherd type was emaciated with matted fur and covered in faeces. A member of the public who was driving spotted her on Pleckgate Road just...
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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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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,...