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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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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...
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Ten facts you didnā€™t 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 theyā€™re all a bit different ā€“ although...
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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...
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Remember Remember, your pets this November, says Ceva Animal Health

With crowded gatherings, scary masks and loud banging noises, itā€™s 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...
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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...
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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...
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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 UKā€™s 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 charityā€™s Adoption...
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Sainsburyā€™s unveils festive range for pets

The nationā€™s pets will be tucking into their own festive feast at Christmas thanks to new products unveiled by Sainsburyā€™s. Following a successful trial earlier this year, for the first time, dog-friendly mince pies are available for pet lovers to buy from Sainsburyā€™s stores across the country. Made using carob...
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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,...
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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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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,...