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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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HiLife helps celebrate the therapy dogs that change lives at Crufts...

Visitors attending Crufts this year will get the chance to meet the top dogs nominated for the HiLife Pets As Therapy Dog of the year award. The HiLIfe PAT Dog of the year competition recognises the remarkable dogs that visit schools, hospitals and care homes throughout the year, to help...
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Cat missing for five years is reunited with owners

The RSPCA is reiterating the importance of microchipping after a missing cat was reunited with its owner after five years. Beloved family cat, Tinkerbell has been reunited with her ‘speechless’ owners in Yorkshire thanks to the RSPCA and an updated microchip. Owners Caroline Buckle and her father Peter had been...
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Pooch & Mutt encourage dog owners to take part in weight...

To help tackle the ever-growing problem of pet obesity, Pooch & Mutt is encouraging dog owners to get their pets in shape for 2019. As the New Year brings a time for resolution the London based pet food company have launched a weight loss challenge for dogs to highlight the...
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Dog who helped owner wake from coma becomes hospital therapy pet

An RSPCA rescue dog who helped to wake his owner from a coma has qualified as a Pets As Therapy dog to help others. Five-year old Teddy amazed staff at Southampton General Hospital when he woke his owner Andy Szasz from a medically-induced come in December 2016. Civil engineer, Andy,...
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Rosewood Pet Products gets tails wagging with new products

Rosewood Pet Products has announced a brand-new line-up to its portfolio of dog toys, treats and accessories. Rosewood has introduced five new additions to its Luxury Leather collars and leads range, including stylish Forest Herringbone print and super cute baby pink and blue. Fashion conscious pet parents will also love...
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Pony rescued from ditch after being neck-high in mud

RSPCA officers and firefighters launched a rescue mission to free a pony who was stuck in a ditch over the weekend. Essex Fire & Rescue Service and the RSPCA were called to a field off Marshfoot Road, Grays in Essex on 19 January after a member of the public spotted...
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Joint care for puppies: the first step to keeping your dog...

Natural animal company, nutravet highlight the benefits of joint care for puppies to keep your dog active througout their life Many pet owners think that it’s only older dogs that need support for their joints, however puppies can also benefit from joint supplementation. It’s reported that 4 out of 5...
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RSPCA appeal after fourth dog is found dumped in Stoke-on-Trent

The RSPCA launch an appeal after a neglected dog, soaked in his own urine was dumped in Stoke-on-Trent. An investigation has been launched after another neglected dog – who appears to have lived in a cage for most of his life – was found dumped in Stoke. This is the fourth...
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International cat show coming to London in May

The biggest cat expo is coming to London for the first time this May, the first event of its kind in the UK. LondonCats will be taking over Tobacco Dock in Centre London on the 4th and the 5th of May 2019 for the biggest cat expo in all of...
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Let rescue dog Raffa help you beat the Blue Monday blues

Dogs Trust Merseyside hope to banish the Monday Blues with a little help from rescue dog Raffa. Today (Monday 21 January) has been dubbed the most depressing day of the year, as Christmas memories fade, the dark nights continue, miserable weather and poor bank balances. However, Dogs Trust Merseyside is hoping...
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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,...