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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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Pawsome time at ā€˜Bark Offā€™ event

Fish4Dogs hosted a special afternoon tea to help launch the Great Birmingham Bark Off event. The afternoon tea event in aid of Birmingham Dogs Home raised Ā£120 and showcased an array of tasty bakes for humans and their four-legged friends. Birmingham Dogs Home is encouraging supporters to stage their own...
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Dogs Trust Manchester rehomes its 4,000th pooch

Dogs Trust Manchester is celebrating finding its 4,000th rescue dog its forever home. Two-year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Butch was being cared for at the Denton-based rehoming centre having been found wandering the streets of Stockport. Butch has now taken the accolade of being the 4,000th dogs to be adopted,...
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Bella & Duke is spearheading the raw dog food revolution

A raw pet food brand is now shipping more than 140,000 meals every week to UK dog owners. Bella & Duke was set up less than two years ago by two friends after three of their four dogs developed cancer. Dried dog food, or kibble, has grown in popularity over...
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Lucyā€™s Law: Puppy farm ban set to come into force next...

New legislation to end puppy and kitten farming will be laid in Parliament today, the Environment Secretary Michael Gove has announced. Known as ā€˜Lucyā€™s Lawā€™, it will mean that puppies and kitten can no longer be sold by a third-party seller ā€“ such as a pet shop or commercial dealer...
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Data reveals breed of dog more susceptible to illness

New data suggests French Bulldogs are more susceptible to illness whilst claims paid out on sausage dogs are priciest. Yorkshire-based pet insurer, The Insurance Emporium has revealed the top ten reasons for dog insurance claims to be paid out by the company during 2018. French Bulldogs were behind 20% of all...
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Long termer Lenny still looking for a home after three years

Dogs Trust Salisbury is launching a fresh appeal for a home for a Jack Russell who has been with them for three years. Despite the best efforts of the rehoming team at the Newton Tony-based rehoming centre, ten-year old Lenny will mark his third year in kennels on May 27. The...
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Explore the outdoors for National Walking Month

May is National Walking Month and Argos Pet Insurance think itā€™s the perfect chance to spend quality time with your dog. Whether itā€™s travelling your usual route or having an adventure, getting outdoors is great for you and your pooch, Argos Pet Insurance shares its top tips for how pet...
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Novelty Royal accessories from Teddy Maximus

The whole of the UK descended into Royal baby mania this week when got to see the newest member of the Royal family. To celebrate Royal baby mania, luxury accessories brand, Teddy Maximus has revealed two limited edition royal dog bow ties. The Meghan Princess Bow Tie in Duck Egg, and...
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Seven guinea pigs dumped in fly-tipping hotspot

The RSPCA is appealing for information after seven young guinea pigs were dumped in a ā€˜fly tippingā€™ hotspot. The animal welfare charity, which is now caring for the guinea pigs is appealing for information after the small furries were abandoned in Osterley Land, Southall on Friday April 26. They were found...
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Vets warn about increased spread of fatal disease putting dogs at...

Vets are issuing a warning to dog owners as a potentially fatal dog disease has now spread throughout the UK. Lungworm was originally believed to be limited to southern regions, but research has revealed the parasiteā€™s presence in northern areas of England, and even Scotland, which were not previously considered...
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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,...