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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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Scaredy cats now think York vet practice is purr-fect haven

A York veterinary practice is the catā€™s whiskers after helping frightened felines to overcome their fears. The Minster Veterinary Practice has revamped facilities at its main hospital in Salisbury Road and branch surgery at Tower Court in Clifton Moor to help reduce the stress for cats brought into the practice...
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Brits spend 7.5 hours a day with their pet, says new...

New research reveals that people are buying pets to be their best friends and provide unconditional love. The research highlights how pets are central to their ownersā€™ happiness, with nine out of 10 (88%) owners claiming they bought their four-legged friend for companionship. The research by The Pet Health Club also...
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Orphaned kittens at Battersea looking for new home

Two kittens at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home are looking for a new home after they were orphaned earlier this month. Tragically, the kittenā€™s mother was killed in a road traffic accident and they were found by a member of the public in Slough. Having such a tragic start to life,...
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Bella and Duke share dos and donā€™ts of dog food ingredients

Dog owners have been offered an eight-step guide to the pet food ingredients they should prioritise, as well as those to avoid. The team behind raw dog food subscription service, Bella and Duke have revealed four harmful ingredients often found in many store-bought, processed dog foods, whilst highlighting four properties...
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Dogs Trust Manager celebrates 20 years of rehoming dogs

Dogs Trust Merseyside is celebrating this month as Manager Georgina celebrates 20 years of finding dogs new homes. Georgina Lowery, who was a Lance Corporal in the army working as a dog trainer for seven years before joining Dogs Trust in 1999, joined the charity even before the Huyton-based...
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New poll reinforced public concern over animal research

More effort is needed to end lab animal use and suffering says RSPCA, as a new poll reveals the public have real concerns about animal research. The animal welfare charity says the result of the Ipsos Mori survey demonstrate the need for strong regulation and increased efforts to develop humane...
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ScS competition reveals the nationā€™s sofa loving pets

Although the furniture might be out of bounds to some pets, sometimes were canā€™t deny them the comfort of getting cosy. Sofa and carpet specialist, ScS ran a competition to search for the nationā€™s sofa loving pets and can reveal the top 12 out of over 800 entries of our...
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Paws.com reveal the best dog-friendly cities in England

The BARK Index by Paws.com reveals the best cities for dogs based on a range of factors, from quality of green spaces to dog-friendly pubs. Newcastle, Preston and Bournemouth have been revealed as the best cities for dogs in England, according to the new index that looks at the quality...
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The safest way to enjoy summer BBQs with your dog

As the UK temperatures rise, the season of BBQ-ing everything and anything is upon us. Brits donā€™t need much convincing to gather our friends and family to soak up the sun in our gardens or local fields. That said, itā€™s not always a safe space for our pooches and the...
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Battersea urge people to not overlook disabled dogs

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home are encouraging people not to overlook disabled dogs after a blind French Bulldog came into their care. Pirate, a one-eyed blind French Bulldog is about to start an adventurous life after finding a new family at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. Before coming into the charityā€™s...
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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,...