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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...
Staffie Fred hoping to bowl over new owner
A handsome 10-year old Staffie is struggling to find a new home after arriving at RSPCA’s Leybourne Animal Centre in Kent, in September.
Fred arrived at the Kent rehoming centre when his owners could no longer care for him and is hoping to bowl over a new owner.
Like his...
PDSA offer advice to pet owners about antibiotics and pets
This week (12-19 November) is World Antibiotics Awareness Week and in their Pet care Column, PDSA aim to raise awareness of antibiotic resistance.
Antibiotics have served as a cornerstone of modern medicine; however inappropriate use means some bacteria are developing to them. UK veterinary charity, PDSA aim to raise awareness...
Nutravet adds to its industry leading range with probiotic capsule
Natural animal health company, nutravet have launched a new veterinary strength probiotic capsule to aid recovery in dogs and cats.
Nutraflora has been developed to help aid recovery in dogs and cats following treatment and helps to increase the number of beneficial bacteria and repopulate the balance of good bacteria...
How to pamper your pet
Are you a pet parent looking for ways to indulge your four-legged companion? Are you looking to return their love by treating them to a special meal or gift?
Whatever the occasion – whether it’s Rover’s first birthday or Garfield has gone a whole day without knocking a glass off...
Battersea Academy helps rescue and rehoming centres worldwide
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has launched a new centre for professional development that will support rescue and rehoming organisations across the world.
The Battersea Academy brings the charity’s 158-years’ experience to the fore and will equip animal welfare practitioners with the insight and skills they need to increase their...
Equine ban for man after two horses left to starve in...
A man has been banned from keeping equines for five years after neglecting two horses, in a case brought by the RSPCA.
Pail Simpson of Maple Avenue, Alsager appeared at North Staffordshire Justice Centre on Wednesday 7 November to be sentenced for three animal Welfare Act offences, after pleading guilty...
Survey highlights bizarre ways dog owners combat their pet’s bad breath
A new survey has highlighted bizarre ways pet parents are trying to combat their dog’s bad breath to get a ‘Hollywoof’ smile.
The survey of over 2000 dog owners was commissioned by Lily’s Kitchen to coincide with the launch of Woofbrush, their new natural dental chews.
The results found that...
Stolen dog reunited with owner thanks to Battersea’s Lost Dogs &...
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home have reunited a worried owner with her Golden Retriever after she was stolen from her in broad daylight in North London.
Nine-month old Sheba was taken into Battersea after her owners could no longer look after her and the animal rescue charity checks all...
RSPCA appeal after elderly dog found with such matted fur he...
The RSPCA is appealing for information after a matted dog was handed into a veterinary practice in Norwich.
The little black Ihasa apso type was taken into the practice in Costessey on Thursday morning (8 November) by members of the public who claimed they’d found him as a stray.
The male...
RSPCA pays respects to the animals and soldier who lost their...
To mark a centenary of the First World War, the RSPCA paid its respects at the Animals in War memorial site in London to remember the animals and soldiers who lost their lives.
As the charity marks 100 years since WW1 it also reflects in the 2.5 million animals helped...
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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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