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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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Rescued kitten gets emergency life-saving blood transfusion

A kitten who was rescued by the RSPCA needed an emergency blood transfusion to save its life. A ginger kitten who was rescued by the RSPCA and was severely anaemic was given an emergency blood transfusion by vets to save its life. The little kitten was just five weeks old and...
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Chuckit! unveils new Rugged Fetch Wheel toy for tougher play

Responding to consumer demand, Chuckit! introduces the third edition to its popular Rugged range. The brand-new Rugged Fetch Wheel is designed to withstand the roughest play from stronger dogs. Increasing its offer and providing retailers with even more ways to cater to the needs of this specific market, the new...
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Abandoned kittens spent Valentine’s Day at Battersea

A litter of kittens were taken to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home after being found abandoned on a doorstep. The five tiny domestic short-hairs named Cupid, Arrow, Valentine, Sweetheart and Aphrodite spent Valentine’s Day at the charity’s London Centre, being showered with affection. The kittens are estimated to be around six...
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Caring for pets with epilepsy

The UK's leading vet charity, PDSA share advice for pet owners on how to care for pets with epilepsy. Would you know what to do if you pet has a seizure? Many of the illness’s pets can suffer from are the same as those we might develop too. Epilepsy is one...
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Shy cats deserve some love too, says RSPCA

The RSPCA is urging potential adopters not to overlook shy cats in catteries. Cats can be timid for many reasons and the RSPCA is asking potential adopters not to overlook shy kitties in their catteries. A cat can be shy for a number of reasons, they may have been through a...
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Pets make us happier than a partner, survey reveals

Pets can make you happier than a partner and even reduce your stress levels, a survey by pet charity, Blue Cross has found. Nearly one in three (30%) owners said their pets made them smile more than their partners, while 32% thought their pet was better at making them feel...
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RSPCA reveal ‘most unloved’ breeds of dog in their care

This Valentine’s Day, The RSPCA reveals the ‘most unloved’ breeds of dogs who struggle to fund their perfect partner. The average time it takes to rehome a dog in RSPCA care is 38 days, but sadly for some of the animals in the charity’s care they have to wait a...
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Mayhew goes above and beyond to care for kitten

Animal charity, Mayhew has gone above and beyond to care for a 6-week old kitten forced to live in medical isolation. Tiny Midnight was abandoned and found earlier this year by a member of the public who noticed her meows coming from underneath a nearby car. Animal welfare officers immediately noticed...
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Dog owners are more likely to find love according to new...

New research by Rover.com suggests that dog owners are more likely to be married or in a relationship. The dog walking and sitting service, Rover.com found that whilst three in four dog owners have partners, only 54% of non-dog owners have found love. When it comes to different breeds, Bulldogs have...
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Ten puppies named after iconic movie couples looking for new homes

A litter of puppies named after iconic movie couples are hoping to find true love this Valentine’s Day. The six-week old Lurcher cross pups named Baby and Johnny, Jack and Rose, Sandy and Danny, Harry and Sally and Rhett and Scarlett are all being cared for at Dogs Trust Merseyside. All...
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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...