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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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RSPCA urge parents to teach children to be safe around dogs

The RSPCA is urging parents to teach children to be safe around dogs as the government calls for education programmes. The animal welfare charity is urging parents to learn and use its ‘Six Golden Rules’ to ensure positive interactions between children and dogs as a government committee called for education...
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Cat charities come together to tackle cat crisis

A group of animal charities are coming together to champion kitten neutering at the London Vet Show this year. The Cat Population Control Group (CPCG) has a stand at the London Vet Show from November 15-16 at the Excel where once again the group will be promoting neutering of pet...
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RSPCA calls for animal welfare to be on the school curriculum

The RSPCA is calling for animal welfare to be on the curriculum as nearly a quarter of schoolchildren aged 10-18 have witnessed animal cruelty on social media. The animal welfare charity reports that young children are being exposed to horrific incidents of animal suffering online in ways previous generations have...
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Dogs Trust undercover investigation reveals magnitude of puppy smuggling trade

The UK’s largest dog welfare charity is calling on the government to take urgent action to stop illegal importation of puppies as Brexit approaches. This follows an undercover investigation, which exposes the magnitude and ease of trade routes into the UK for European smugglers. A new Dogs Trust report has...
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Poorly Dalmatian puppy brought online finds forever home

A poorly Dalmatian puppy who was bought from an online site has overcome her fears and found a new loving home. As a puppy, Beau was purchased from an online site, but when she became ill in February this year, her owners could not afford the vet bills and she...
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Rosewood Pet Products launch pawsome new treats range

Rosewood Pet Products has introduced an exclusive range of brand-new dog and cat treats which contain a wide range of nutritious benefits. Expanding their offer of natural treats, Rosewood’s Natural Eats for dogs is a range of 17 products made using the finest cuts of 100% meat. The range includes...
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Coping with blindness in pets

A pet losing their sight might seem life-changing, both of them and their owners yet with some adaptation blind pets can often continue to lead normal, happy lives. The PDSA are raising awareness to blindness in pets and offering advice to pet owners in their latest Pet Care Column. PDSA Vet,...
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Cotswold RAW puppy – the perfect feast for inquisitive small dogs

Cotswold RAW are encouraging pet owners to introduce raw pet food to their puppy to ensure long-term good health. The raw feed company believe that ‘non heat treated’ pet food is a lifestyle choice, a cradle to the grave outlook that ensures dogs of all ages enjoy mealtimes where well-rounded...
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RSPCA welcomes findings of inquiry into Breed Specific Legislation

The RSPCA has welcomed the announcement that the EFRA Committee’s report is calling for a full-scale review of current dog control legislation and policy. The RSPCA has been calling for a parliamentary inquiry into the effectiveness of Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) in protecting public safety and dog welfare since August...
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Dogs Trust pooch helps grieving widow conquer Mount Snowdon

An ex Dogs Trust Canterbury resident has helped grieving widow to conquer Mount Snowdon following her husband’s death in 2004. Elsa a 10- year old Weimaraner arrived at Dogs Trust Canterbury in 2012 with a number of health issues, including a cancerous tumour on her right ear and hip dysplasia....
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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,...