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Dogs Trust partners with Magic Classical for the perfect canine calming Bonfire...

Ahead of next week’s Bonfire Night, Magic Classical radio has teamed up with the UK’s leading dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust, to provide the perfect playlist to help calm dogs that find the noise of fireworks distressing.   Magic Classical’s Calming Pet Sounds, in partnership with Dogs Trust, includes Pachelbel’s Canon,...
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Sustainable dog food aims to reduce your carbon footprint

A new sustainable dog food aims to provide a healthy diet for your dog whilst reducing your carbon footprint. Launched in January 2019, Yora is a trailblazing new pet food that is said to provide your dog with a healthy and delicious diet at the same time as reducing their...
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Weeks old puppy found dumped in field in West Yorkshire

Staff at Dogs Trust Leeds are caring for a puppy that was dumped in a cardboard box in a field in Castleford. The five-week old Terrier Cross puppy was found close to death after being dumped in a field and was found by a member of the public. The tiny pup...
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PDSA warns smoking around your pet could harm them

PDSA is urging pet owners to quit lighting up around their pets, warning that the toxic fumes could severely impact their health. To coincide with National No Smoking Day, which is today (Wednesday 13 March), the veterinary charity is urging owners to quit for their pets’ sake. The detrimental impact of...
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RSPCA urges dog walkers to take extra care around livestock this...

The RSPCA is reminding dog owners and walkers of the importance of keeping pets on the lead to avoid attacks on livestock. As spring approaches, dog owners and walkers look forward to exploring new places on foot and enjoying relaxing countryside walks, but it’s likely they will meet grazing livestock...
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Bella the Bichon Frise named HiLife Pets As Therapy Dog of...

A Bichon Frise who supports ex-servicemen to cope with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder has been named the HiLife, Pets As Therapy (PAT) Dog of the Year at Crufts 2019. Four-year old Bella and her owner Barry Coase are PAT volunteers who provide animal assisted therapy in Eastbourne and were nominated...
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Company of Animals adds new and improved products to Halti range

Pet training and behaviour experts, Company of Animals has announced the launch of some new and exciting developments within its Halti range. With a successful launch at this year’s Crufts, the all-new Halti No Pull Harness and next generation Halti Headcollar, both of which combine the expert design, quality...
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RSPCA and Crufts shine light on ‘misunderstood’ breed

The RSPCA and Crufts shine a light on one of the most ‘misunderstood’ breeds of dog, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. As Crufts shines a light on the breed at this year’s event, the RSPCA has revealed that the number of Staffies arriving at its centres has fallen by 34% over...
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‘Eco-friendly’ dog food hits the UK market

Lucky & Prince has unveiled a new range of ‘eco-friendly’ human grade meat products for dogs. The “Raw to Go” range is said to offer the best alternative to raw feeding and support healthy dog growth and development at competitive pricing. The Lucky & Prince range is straight from the...
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Rescuing a dog could help you achieve better physical and mental...

The RSPCA is encouraging more people to consider rescuing a dog in a big to improve a dog’s life as well as their own. For people suffering from mental health problems, feeling lonely or struggling to come to terms with bereavement, dogs can provide a lifeline. Dogs help man in many...
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RSPCA says more needs to be done to protect health and...

The RSPCA is calling on breeders to act now to protect the health and welfare of some of the UKs most popular breeds of dogs. From dogs who are at high risk of problems with their spine or hips, to those who can’t breathe freely because of their flat faces,...
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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 it’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 – 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, it’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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Whiz-Pup! Dogs Trust issues firework advice for owners 

Research from Dogs Trust has revealed that almost half of the UK’s dogs are affected by fireworks, and with displays expected across the country over the next few days, the UK’s leading dog welfare charity has issued advice to owners to help them support their canine companions through firework...