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Northumberland dog hit by train after being spooked by fireworks Ā 

A dog owner from Northumberland is urging caution this fireworks season, following the devastating loss of her familyā€™s beloved Bearded Collie.Ā  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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Blind collie and his ā€˜guide dogā€™ seek special home together

A border collie who is losing his sight is looking for a new home with his best friend ā€“ who acts as his guide dog. Nine-year old border collies, Bess and Roy are the best of friends and arrived at the RSPCAā€™s Westmorland branch in Cumbria on 7 November. The...
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Tails.com launch new Christmas Treat Box

Tails.com have launched its first ever Christmas treat box for the dog in your life, guaranteed to provide much loved pets a special Christmas Day of their own. The Christmas treat box, which is available to customers online now, is packed with important ingredients including a delicious turkey terrine for...
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Can you spot the bone amongst the sausages?

A company who specialise in durable dog chews have created three visual puzzles to raise awareness about how to reduce and manage three common behaviour traits in dogs. Chewing household items, stealing food and eating sticks are all behaviours that can thoroughly frustrate owners ā€“ and, more importantly, put a...
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Nutravet urge pet owners not to leave their furry friends out...

Winter is approaching, with some areas in the UK already seeing snow. In the colder months, itā€™s important to keep an eye on your pets. Natural animal health company, Nutravet is helping pet owners this winter by sharing their top tips to help care for your pet in the cold...
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GiftPup announces new rustic range for on-trend pet owners

GiftPup has announced a brand-new pet range inspired by the ever-growing trend for rustic homes dĆ©cor. The gift experts have already seen success with their one-of-a-kind gifts for dogs and gifts for cats, all personalised with the petā€™s name or photograph. The new line expands upon the existing pet range, incorporating...
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RSPCAā€™s loneliest cat facing second Xmas in charity care

The RSPCA has launched a national appeal in the run up to the festive season to find their loneliest cat at home. Toby is 11 years old and was signed over into RSPCA care on Christmas Eve in 2018 meaning he has spent 332 days in charity care. Latest figures...
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K9 Organics answer high demand with new 5 Litre shampoos

Due to high demand from the professional grooming industry, K9 Organics are now producing their shampoos and washes in 5 litre bottles. The multi-award-winning company are trying to encourage groomers in the UK to offer their customers at least one organic wash. The K9 organics ranges offers the professional grooming industry...
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Nationā€™s most dog-friendly pub announced as Fox & Hounds, Theale

A pub in Theale, Berkshire has crowned the ā€˜most dog-friendly pub in Britain' by a panel of judges from a regional shortlist of 12 finalists. The Fox & Hounds, in Theale, is run by Jayne Tilsey and known locally for its warm welcome and special touches for canine companions, such...
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Together ā€˜fur-everā€™ home needed for inseparable rescue pooch pair

Dogs Trust Newbury are calling on potential dog owners who are willing to give double the love, to a pair of pooches who need to be rehomed together. Emily and Lyle are a gorgeous doggie duo who are inseparable and looking for a home where they can stay together ā€˜fur-everā€™. Emily,...
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Women more likely to stop for a pet hit by a...

Men are far less likely than women to help a pet injured in a hit and run accident, survey reveals. The survey commissioned by The Insurance Emporium revealed that 25% of men would not bother to stop to help an injured dog, whereas only 16% of women admitted this. The chance...
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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 itā€™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 ā€“ 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, itā€™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 forĀ the perfect canine calming Bonfire...

Ahead of next weekā€™s Bonfire Night, Magic Classical radio has teamed up with the UKā€™s leading dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust, to provide the perfect playlist to help calm dogs that find the noise of fireworks distressing.Ā Ā  Magic Classicalā€™s Calming Pet Sounds, in partnership with Dogs Trust, includes Pachelbelā€™s Canon,...