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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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Survey shows mental health affects one third of pets in UK

A recent survey has reveled that one third of the UK’s pets suffer from a mental health issue. The survey by Telford-based pet products and manufacturer, Rosewood Pet Products found that anxiety, stress and depression is also affecting our pets, with cats and dogs being the most likely pets affected. Rosewood...
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Appeal for information after kittens were thrown from car

The RSPCA is appealing for information after four kittens were thrown out of a car in Norwich. The tiny black four-week old kitten were rescued from an old sewer pipe after a member of the public spotted a woman pull up in a black Corsa at the junction of Pitt...
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Dogs Trust Shoreham celebrate National Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month

As National Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month comes to a close, Dogs Trust Shoreham highlight the work of their Veterinary Nurse and Vet Nurse Assistant. National Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month is dedicated to spreading the word about the importance of the role of veterinary nurses and their provision of responsible pet...
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New GPS tracking device set to give pet owners peace of...

Dog owners will be able to keep track of their four-legged companions with the help of a new GPS tracking device. WatchOvers PetTrackie provides pet owners with a pet tracker device with real-time location updates that can be fully managed easily through the free PetTrackie app. To help keep track of...
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Dogs Trust Bridgend celebrates long-term foster carer

Dogs Trust Bridgend is celebrating the devotion of dedicated foster carer Sue Nash from Cardiff, who has given five years of her time to care for homeless dogs. Sue started fostering in 2013 and during her time as a dedicated carer for dogs waiting to be adopted, she has cared...
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Global brand Dremel launches pet nail grooming kit

Global craft brand Dremel is launching a new Pet Nail Grooming Kit to add to their product range. Scissors and clippers can sometimes make the whole nail clipping process uncomfortable for your pet as they apply pressure and can pinch the nail. The new Dremel grooming kit aims to help to...
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PDSA offer advice on microchipping your pets

As we head into summer, the PDSA are raising awareness about the importance of microchipping your pets. June marks National Microchipping Month in the UK and with holiday season nearly upon us, it’s important for pet owners to take precautions before they go away. Microchipping dogs is a legal requirement in...
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Animal lovers needed for double marathon challenge for RSPCA

The RSPCA is encouraging animal lovers to take on a trekking challenge to raise funds to help animals in need. The Threshold Trail series will see three events in June and July with participants taking on the double marathon challenge of 52-miles across some very scenic routes. Nicky Ifould, acting head...
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RSPCA urge people to consider long-term commitment of owning a cat

The RSPCA is urging people to consider the long-term commitment of owning a cat, which on average live for 14 years. There are an estimated 10. Million cats in the UK, cats are a popular choice for many and can make great pets. A study funded by the RSPCA, published in...
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Young cat found hiding in garage finds new home

A young cat that was found hiding in a garage near Wembley, North West London has now found her forever home. Mechanics working in the garage discovered the one-year old tortoiseshell, named Jamillah and immediately contacted animal welfare charity Mayhew. Mayhew’s Animal Welfare Officer, Paul Grimes, said: “When we collected Jamilah...
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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,...