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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...
Lonely long-stay lurchers need new homes – after a two year...
Two lonely lurchers are still waiting for new homes after more than two years.
Alvin and Victor are at the RSPCA’s Warrington, Halton & St Helens Branch while they wait for new families to adopt them. Alvin has been at the branch for 824 days and Victor for 798 days.
They are both looking for separate homes.
Katie...
Neglect of XL Bullies up 230% since ban
The RSPCA says more XL Bullies are suffering since being banned in England and Wales six months ago, with reports of intentional harm and neglect towards the type of dog now soaring.
Exclusive RSPCA figures reveal that reports of neglect relating to XL Bully types reported to the charity have gone up...
Volunteers celebrate an incredible 50 years of helping rehome dogs
Two dog-loving volunteers from Shrewsbury are celebrating 25 years of being volunteer dog-walkers at Dogs Trust Shrewsbury – by walking even more dogs.
In 1999 a pint of milk cost just 34p, only 20% of the UK population were thought to have internet access and the average house price was...
Blue-green algae alert: Pet health expert warns over toxic threat to...
With the UK currently basking in warmer weather, a recent outbreak of blue-green algae has led a leading pet health expert to warn how the algae can be harmful to humans and fatal to dogs.
Veterinary and nutrition consultant from Burns Pet Nutrition, Emily Boardman warns that dogs can become...
Vet Nurses guide to pet travel sickness over summer holiday
Car sickness can affect anyone, our pets included! With the summer holidays here, and day trips more likely to be on many pet owner’s agendas, PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing shares her advice should your pup struggle with queasiness on car rides.
“Car sickness, also referred to as motion sickness,...
Dogs Trust issues advice to keep dogs safe during heatwave
As the country finally basks in some summer sunshine, Dogs Trust has issued a reminder to dog owners that there is no safe amount of time to leave dogs alone in a car during the hot weather – even a few minutes could prove to be fatal.
The nation’s largest dog...
Vet shares vital tips to protect your pooch from sunburn
With temperatures on the rise this week, expert for Barking Heads, Vet Dr Scott Miller, shares the signs of sunburn on dogs and which areas are more likely to get burnt.
“Dogs can suffer from sunburn. However, it is more prevalent in dogs with thin coats or light fur. We all...
Vet expert answers pet owners’ top five holiday questions
Whether you are jet-setting this summer, or enjoying a destination closer to home, a holiday is something we all look forward to.
However, travelling to and from a destination can be a stressful process, especially with pets in tow.
To help reduce holiday stress, PDSA vets, along with PDSA Pet Insurance,...
Suspended prison sentences and 12 year animal ban for pair who...
Two people who abused their dogs in the backyard of their home in Bradford have been given suspended prison sentences and disqualified from keeping animals for 12 years.
Honey, a one-year-old Golden Labrador, and a six-year-old Jack Russell Terrier called Lilu, were heard by witnesses yelping ‘several times a week’...
Five ways to keep your cat cool during a heatwave
Cats can generally be quite independent pets, but that doesn't stop them needing a helping hand every now and then.
Just like their big cat ancestors, they love basking in the sunlight, whether it's outside in the garden or simply underneath a sunny window. You may have noticed, though, that...
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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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