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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 familyās 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...
Owning a pet helps you stay young at heart
A nationwide survey has revealed that owning a pet could be the answer to staying young at heart.
Nearly half (42%) of people aged 65 and over agreed that owning a cat or dog is important for their mental and physical health.
One of the best ways to avoid loneliness...
Ten facts you didnāt know about Iguanas
To help celebrate National Reptile Awareness Day, ExoticDirect some impressive info about Iguanas.
National Reptile Awareness Day falls on Monday 21 October and Exotic Direct Pet insurance shares 10 facts you may not know about Iguanas.
1 There are around 35 species of iguana
And theyāre all a bit different ā although...
Why do pets eat the strangest things?
From socks to slippers and necklaces to socks, our pets can ā and sometimes do ā eat the strangest of things.
But what makes them think gravel will make for a scrumptious snack, or toys a tasty treat? In their latest Pet Care Column, PDSA offer some insight.
PDSA Vet Nurse...
Remember Remember, your pets this November, says Ceva Animal Health
With crowded gatherings, scary masks and loud banging noises, itās no wonder October to December has been revealed as the most stressful time of year for cats and dogs.
Ceva Animal Health has released a list of the top five most distressing occasions for pets and Bonfire Night has been...
Animal OBE for outstanding Dorset Search and Rescue Dog
A Search and Rescue Dog from Dorset, who completed hundreds of searches during his exemplary ten-year career has been honoured by PDSA.
Border Collie Charlie, who worked with his volunteer handler Matt Cooke, posthumously received the PDSA Order of Merit ā known as the animalsā OBE ā for his outstanding...
More cats rescued than any other animal, RSPCA reveals
The RSPCA rescued more cats than any other animal last year, collecting more than 22,000 as a result of calls to its national cruelty line.
As the charity enters Cat Week, as part of its month-long rehoming drive, Adoptober, it reveals RSPCA inspectors rescued the equivalent of more than 60...
Cats Protection says microchipping cats should be legal requirement
Cats Protection has welcomed a government call for evidence into introducing compulsory microchipping of pet cats.
The UKās leading feline charity says microchipping should become a legal requirement for owned cats, as it already is for dogs. Currently, eight out of 10 stray cats taken in by the charityās Adoption...
Sainsburyās unveils festive range for pets
The nationās pets will be tucking into their own festive feast at Christmas thanks to new products unveiled by Sainsburyās.
Following a successful trial earlier this year, for the first time, dog-friendly mince pies are available for pet lovers to buy from Sainsburyās stores across the country.
Made using carob...
Pure Pet Food look at how long dogs need to exercise
The amount of time different types of dogs needs to walk and exercise for to stay happy and healthy has been revealed by experts.
Online healthy pet food retailer, PurePetFood.com has highlighted how long common breeds of dog need to spend out on walks or playing fetch with their owners,...
Severely matted dog had to have an eye removed
A North Yorkshire woman was sentenced for neglect after vets removed 1kg of severely matted hair from her dog.
Jean Audrey Simpson of Milton Avenue, Malton, appeared at York Magistratesā Court on Tuesday (8 October) where she was sentenced in relation to one offence under the Animal Welfare 2006, which...
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Dogs Trust partners with Magic Classical forĀ the perfect canine calming Bonfire...
Ahead of next weekās Bonfire Night, Magic Classical radio has teamed up with the UKās 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 Classicalās Calming Pet Sounds, in partnership with Dogs Trust, includes Pachelbelās Canon,...
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