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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...
This is the UK’s official happiest dog
A competition to find the UK's Happiest Hound has proved a howling success. Now, following a nationwide hunt, the country's happiest dog is revealed.
Dogs are a source of constant happiness for owners – and this happiness goes both ways! To celebrate the precious relationship between humans and their furry...
Larger than life virtual dog goes walkies at London’s King’s Cross...
This week, travellers at London’s King's Cross Station were greeted by the waggy tail of a larger-than-life canine commuter named 'Max'.
Max, the holographic virtual Labrador, was released by YuMOVE, to educate the capital’s human commuters about the importance of pet joint care.
YuMOVE’s 360-degree experiential advertisement showcased the latest evolution...
Preparing your pets for Bonfire Night early
Fireworks can be super scary for our pets. According to the 2022 PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report, 41% of dogs and 30% of cats are scared of fireworks – that’s 4.1 million dogs and 3.3 million cats across the UK.
“Fireworks can be very scary and stressful for our pets,”...
Agility Team GB celebrate historic win at Agility World Championships
Agility Team GB are celebrating topping the medal table at the 2023 Agility World Championships, and bringing home the most medals in the team’s history.
The World Championships, which took place in Liberec, Czech Republic from 4 – 8 October, saw hundreds of handlers and dogs competing from 43 different...
Mr Bug adds National Sustainability Gold to its growing trophy cabinet
Mr Bug Dog treats have come a long way in the blink of an eye championing a three-pronged strategy of clean deck ingredients, meets sustainable farming meets circular economy, which last week resulted in the Devon-based business winning a National Sustainability award for Innovation.
For Conal such reaffirming recognition is...
7 autumn plants and flowers that are toxic to dogs
With the darker evenings and colder weather creeping in, everywhere is starting to feel a little bit autumnal. But while walking your dog can be a great way to enjoy the change in season, more leaves on the ground means the potential for plants or flowers that are toxic...
One in four fooled into buying unhealthy pups by ‘cute’ pictures...
New research, released by one of the biggest dog welfare organisations, has uncovered the disturbing influence of social media on dog buying in the UK and the consequences for canine welfare.
Revealed as part of The Kennel Club’s Be Puppywise campaign, statistics show one in four puppies (25%) found on...
How to keep pets safe this halloween
Halloween is often a time of the year that families look forward to, with children picking out their favourite costume and jokes weeks in advance.
Many people overlook that it can be a very stressful time for pets, not only the disguised strangers showing up to their home but also...
Warning issued to pet owners on the danger of popular treat...
A horseshoe proved anything but lucky for a puppy after it got a bone shaped like one stuck on her jaw.
Eight-month-old Boxweiler Nancy was left badly distressed after struggling in vain to dislodge it. And after owner Henrietta Barnard couldn’t get it loose either, she rushed Nancy to the...
Burns Pet Nutrition founder receives Lifetime Achievement Award at the PetQuip...
Burns Pet Nutrition and The John Burns Foundation are delighted to announce that John Burns, MBE, BVMS MRCVS, Veterinary Surgeon and founder of the leading healthy pet food company received the highly regarded Lifetime Achievement Award as a Gold winner.
The award recognition falls as Burns celebrate their...
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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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