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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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Celebrate Christmas with your pooch and Nineteen 87

If you’re looking for some tasty treats for you pooch this Christmas, Nineteen 87 have a selection of luxury dog food. Make your pooch’s Christmas this year by introducing Nineteen 87 baked food into their meal times, which uses sustainably sourced ingredients and supports the ‘farm to bowl’ ethos. Cooked using...
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Cat dumped by bins found by woman putting out her rubbish

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a cat is dumped with the rubbish. Holly the cat was found shut inside a dark plastic crate – marked with ‘Fragile’ tape – wrapped up in a bin bag and dumped by the bins. The poor black and white cat was found...
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Corrie stars swap the Rovers for ‘rover’

Coronation Street actress Sally Ann Matthews left behind pulling pints in favour of playing with pooches this week. Sally joined fellow actor Adam Blease at Dogs Trust Manchester to meet some of the dogs hoping to be settled into their new forever homes before Christmas. Sally Ann, who plays landlady...
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Fish4Dogs products scoop awards for second year running

Two of Fish4Dogs best-selling products have been highly commended in the Your Dog Product Awards – for a second year running. The awards are voted for by readers of the magazine to “celebrate ad recognise all of those must-have doggy products that enhance the lives of pet owners and their...
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Can you help a cat in need this Christmas?

Christmas has come early for the cats in RSPCA care as staff have crafted stockings for them ready to be filled with treats. The Southall cattery is encouraging people to pop in and add a donation to any of the kitties that catch their eye or for those further afield...
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How to pet proof your Christmas tree

Pet owners are being advised to skip the edible decorations and create an ‘alarm’ if they want to pet-proof their Christmas tree and keep their four-legged friends safe this festive season. The home and garden experts behind GardenBuildingsDirect.co.uk have revealed their nine key tips for preventing cats and dogs from...
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Tails.com offer some tips to stop pet obesity over xmas

It’s not only humans that need to watch their waistline during the festive season. According to the recent PDSA PAW report, 81% of vets have seen an increase in levels of pet obesity in the UK in the past two years. Studies have shown that obesity in dogs can often lead...
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Two abandoned guinea pigs looking for a new home

Two guinea pigs are looking for a new home after being abandoned in a box in Sheffield. Bear and Bandit are nine-month old brothers who were abandoned in a box outside RSPCA Sheffield animal centre in August this year. The pair were quite timid after their ordeal but have grown in...
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RSPCA Christmas video billed as ‘winner in the battle of Christmas...

The RSPCA has thrown its hat into the ring and has been billed as the ‘winner in the battle of the Christmas adverts’. The national animal charity launched its Christmas video last week with a moving story which proves kindness lasts a lifetime. The video, which was made entirely in house...
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Abandoned kittens had ‘worse flea infestation’ vets had ever seen

A litter of kittens were found abandoned with the worst flea infestation seen by vets. A litter of 8-week-old kittens that were found abandoned on a garden wall had the worst flea infestation that the Animal Welfare Officers and vets at Mayhew had ever seen. The kittens were found by a...
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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,...