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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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Tails.com launch new lamb biscuits

Tails.com has launched a new addition to the hand-baked treats range – just in time for Easter. The new lamb biscuits, which are now available to Tails.com customers, complement the existing salmon roll and duck biscuits within the treats range. Hand-baked with natural ingredients and no added sugar, the lamb...
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It takes just 30 mins to fall in love with a...

New study reveals it takes juts 30 minutes to fall in love with a pet compared to six months to fall in love with a partner. Researchers from Agria Pet Insurance pooled dog owners and discovered that Brits really are a nation of animal lovers, with more than half (56%)...
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Appeal for information over ‘thinnest dog ever seen alive’ by RSPCA...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after the ‘thinnest dog ever seen alive’ by an RSPCA inspector was found in Lancashire. The dog, who was named Eric by veterinary staff looking after him, was found by a member of the public on the afternoon of Saturday 2 March and was...
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PDSA help pet owners brush up on pet’s dental care

Vet charity, PDSA is encouraging pet owners to ‘brush up’ on their pet’s dental health. With dental disease a common problem for many of our four-legged friends, in their latest Pet Care Column, the PDSA are raising awareness for pet dental care. We wouldn’t let a day go by without brushing...
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500 dogs find love thanks to doggie foster carers

Dogs Trust Leeds has helped 500 dogs enjoy their home comforts in foster care before heading off to their forever homes. The York Road rehoming centre runs a Home from Home fostering scheme for dogs who they feel particularly benefit from being in a home rather than kennels, whilst they...
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Blind cat searches for a new home

A cat who had surgery to remove both eyes is now searching for her forever home. A six-year old white and tortoiseshell cat called Betty has been with the RSPCA Sheffield Animal Centre since she was rescued by RSPCA inspectors in January (2019). It was unclear to staff whether her eye...
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More life-saving dogs to follow their nose with lottery boost

A charity which trains dog to save lives will increase its pawprint around the UK thanks to a boost from People’s Postcode Lottery. Charity, Mental Detection Dogs, which trains dogs to save lives using their incredible sense of smell will receive a £250,000 boost from Postcode Animal Trust to help...
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Guinea pigs dumped in box with heart-breaking note

The RSPCA is investigating after three guinea pigs were dumped in a cardboard box with a note asking for them to be cared for. The three male guinea pigs, who are all about a year old, were found in a taped-up box with a note which read: ‘RSPCA please can...
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Lack of time and weather conditions are biggest obstacles to owning...

A new study reveals that a lack of time and poor weather conditions are the biggest obstacles to owning a dog. The study by clothing and home décor retailer, Lands’ End found that 1 in 5 people in the UK own a dog (20%), with this number rising to 1...
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Brits spend £125m annually celebrating dogs’ birthdays

New research reveals that over two thirds of owners celebrate their dogs’ birthdays each year, spending an average £20.45 on presents. According to the research by Rover.com, the dog walking service, collectively Brits spend a whopping £125 million annually to celebrate their dogs’ birthdays. The news comes as one in three...
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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...