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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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Think Parrots to return for 2024

Northern Parrots are thrilled to announce that Think Parrots is returning in 2024, bigger and better than ever before. After a 5 year break, the UK’s biggest show for Parrot owners comes back to Kempton Park Racecourse on June 9th 2024, with new organisers Northern Parrots. Join hundreds of like-minded Parrot...
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Dog expert reveals how to boost your pup’s mood this Blue...

With the glow of the festive season having worn off and January bringing colder, darker nights; it’s easy for many people to feel a little low during this time. While feeling gloomy around January is primarily associated with humans, did you know that our furry little friends can suffer from...
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Pets Choice win International Export Excellence Award

Pets Choice, a leading manufacturer of pet food and accessories has been announced as the winner of the International Trade Award for the second year running. Pets Choice, located in Blackburn, Lancashire, were given the Export Achievement Award by the East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce. Judges congratulated the company on...
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As the country faces the big freeze, Dogs Trust issues warning...

As the Met Office issues cold weather warnings across the country, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust, has issued its own warning, advising owners to keep their dogs away from ice. Many dogs love to swim but with these freezing temperatures, they may find their usual spot frozen...
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London dog owners the worst for overfeeding their pets

Brits are being asked to put their pups on a stricter diet this New Year as research reveals that pets have likely overindulged at Christmas. New research of 2,000 UK dog owners by pet food brand Edgard & Cooper has found that more than three quarters of dog owners (76%)...
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Abandoned pup has ‘paw-fect’ start to New Year

The team at Dogs Trust Shrewsbury have a spring in their step after the New Year got off to the best start possible, with one of the 83 dogs in their care finding their forever home just days into the New Year. Nine-month-old Crossbreed, Willow, has not had the best...
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Mr Bug wins prestigious start-up award

Mr Bug is named the 2023 winner of Startups Just Started Prize. Who doesn’t like to be on a list?  Especially when said Top 100 list is the UK’s longest running and most prestigious compilation of high-flying disruptors and challenger brands.  Besides being the top performing pet food provider on...
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Charities

RSPCA celebrates 200 years: 111 pets rehomed each day, 400 laws...

The RSPCA has revealed it has found loving new homes for 111 pets everyday over the past decade, as it urges people to join its million-strong movement for animals to mark its 200th year. New figures show the world’s oldest and largest animal welfare charity has found a new home...
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New Year, new home for ‘toy-loving’ three-legged cat who was rescued...

A three-legged cat whose five kittens died from a severe flea infestation is being ‘thoroughly spoiled’ in her new home, her family have said. Black and white Tuna and two of her babies were rescued by the RSPCA from a property in Grimsby after the animal welfare charity was contacted...
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National Obesity Week: vet urges dog owners to protect their pet

Next week is National Obesity Week, and with clinical studies finding that up to 65% of dogs are obese or overweight, a vet has shared advice for preventing this and tips for what to do if your pet is already overweight.    Jackie Marshall, a qualified vet and Technical Advisor at...
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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,...