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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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Lonely, bullied and cast-out cat finally finds a happy home

A cat who found himself homeless last year finally finds a new home, thanks to animal welfare charity, Mayhew. When eight-year old tabby Tom found himself homeless last year, he thought he may have found a new feline family when he came across a colony of feral cats living in...
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Three puppies dumped in ‘filthy’ box before Easter

The RSPCA is investigating after three puppies were found dumped in a box in County Durham just days before Easter. A man found the puppies in a red and white box in an alley off Grainger Street, Darlington, on Thursday night (18 April). RSPCA Inspector Clare Wilson went out to collect...
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Settle into spring with your own sunny spots

With the weather turning warmer in spring, pets have a natural knack to gravitate towards the sunniest spot in the home. Not a care in the world, pets enjoy basking in the warm, radiant sun whilst curling up into a ball on your favourite sofa or window sill. Has there ever...
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Kitten survivor overcomes dog bite

A young kitten has undergone an amazing transformation in RSPCA care after being bitten by a dog. The kitten named Boudicca by staff after a warrior queen, was taken to RSPCA Putney Animal Hospital in March after she was sadly bitten by a dog in her previous home. As she...
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Natures Menu expands and refreshes Natural Raw Nuggets Range

Natures Menu has refreshed its existing Fruit and Vegetables Raw Nuggets line with the addition of Natural Raw Nuggets Veggie Boost. As part of the Natures Menu Home Prepare range, the Veggie Boost Nuggets are made from a wholesome blend of 15 fruits and vegetables including butternut squash, red...
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PDSA Order of Merit awarded to Medical Detection Dog, Pal

A Medical Detection Dog from Kent has been honoured by leading veterinary charity, PDSA for his outstanding devotion to his owner. Eight-year old Labrador, Pal is trained to detect changes in blood sugar levels for his diabetic pet owner and was awarded the PDSA Order of Merit – an animal...
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Cat Crisis: RSPCA rescues three cats every hour

The RSPCA is bracing itself for an influx in cats and kittens as latest figures reveal on average they take in three cats every hour. Last year (2018), the RSPCA’s centres and branches took in 28,986 cats and more than 90,000 cats over the last three years. Most kittens are typically...
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Vets hail pet heroes

New research has shown just how important pets are to our lives, from providing companionship to offering physical and mental health support. More than half of people admit that they pet increases their happiness (57%) and helps relieve stress/anxiety (56%), while 43% admit a cat, dog or rabbit increases physical...
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Legal experts reveal laws that all pet owners need to know

In 2018, the UK population was an estimated 5.1 million, which means around 45% of British homes housed a domesticated animal. Owning a pet is a huge responsibility and can bring happiness but it is up to n owner to ensure that the welfare of that pet is a priority. To...
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Fish4Dogs set for TV campaign

Fish4Dogs is set to undertake its first ever television campaign next month to encourage owners to ‘Switch to Fish’. ‘The Run’ features a man and his dog enjoying their run over the moors as they consider the health benefits of a switch to fish. The ad will run on TV...
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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,...