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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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Chuckit! Challenge helps owners show of their pups’ best angle

Chuckit! has teamed up with canine photographer, Emma Bearman to judge the entries of this years Chuckit! Challenge. According Rover.com, 24% of us are now sharing more pictures of our fur-pal online than of friends or family. The Chuckit! Challenge gives owners the chance to win a dog-friendly holiday from Forest...
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Dogs Trust Manchester appeals for loving home for deaf dog

Dogs Trust Manchester is searching for a new family for a deaf dog who is without a forever home at the age of nine. Shar Pei Coco, is described by staff at the Denton based rehoming centre as, ‘a clever, beautiful, affectionate girl’ but they are concerned, as she has...
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Six things to consider before moving your pets abroad

Pet owners contemplating a permanent move abroad should make six key considerations before relocating their furry friends. Luggage transport experts at My Baggage have revealed the cost of moving your dogs and cats abroad, along with five other essential considerations responsible pet owners should make. The potential transmission of disease is...
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Perfect paws: how to choose your perfect furry family friend

A staggering 25,000 dogs are deserted at the start of each year, for reasons such as barking too much, panting and neediness. In addition, 70% of people do not believe that the lifetime upkeep of owing a dog can cost £10,000 or more – another factor contributing to the high...
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Five ways to prevent flea infestations

For many pet owners, the risk of fleas is a worry and the idea of a flea infestation in the home is a nightmare. Infestations can take weeks or months to control, and when fleas infiltrate the home, they seek out warmth by burying into bedding and carpets. Steps can be...
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Four-legged avengers assemble at Battersea in quest to find new homes

To celebrate the release of Avengers: Endgame, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home reveals some of the best Marvel-inspired names to come through their gates. Some owners chose monikers to suit the character of their pet, like Loki the lively Lurcher who – much like his of mischief namesake – was...
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Survey reveals how UK pets are being treated as children

A new survey by Webbox Natural reveals a surge in people choosing to treat their pet like a child. The study of 1,000 UK based pet owners was conducted by YouGov to celebrate National Pet Parents Day (28 April 2019) and presents some interesting findings with many pet owners referring...
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Pet friendly garden competition

The Landscape Show is collaborating with Battersea Dogs & Cats Home to introduce a new ‘Pet Friendly Garden Competition’. The Landscape Show and Battersea Dogs & Cats Home are coming together this month to promote the importance of accommodating the needs of your pets. The ‘Pet friendly Garden Competition’...
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Study finds almost two thirds of dogs can talk back to...

Everyone knows that dogs are man’s best friend, but a recent study has found just how closely we are able to communicate with our pets. Dog treat brand, Good Boy created a fun interactive quiz called ‘All Dogs New Tricks’ that presented dog owners with a series of tricks,...
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Scorching Easter prompts flood of calls to RSPCA

A scorching Easter weekend saw a flood of emergency calls to the RSPCA reporting animals suffering from heat exposure. The animal welfare charity received 166 emergency calls over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend (Friday 19 – Monday 22 April) when temperatures reached the mid 20s. That’s almost two calls every...
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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,...