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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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For Dogs Only – Finnish company pioneers world’s first AI-powered dog...

In Finland thereā€™s approximately 800 000+ dogs, but some are pickier eaters than others. Now ā€“ to the delight of our furry friends ā€“ Finlandā€™s number one dog food brand Hau-Hau Champion has pioneered a vending machine which allows dogs to sample dog food before purchase. The innovative vending...
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Big Moose searches for a big home!

Mastiff Moose weighs in at over 60kg but can be very nervous A huge dog nicknamed Big Moose is searching for an owner with a lot of love to give.  Five-year-old mastiff Moose weighs more than 60kg - thatā€™s the same as a full-sized drum kit - and arrived at the...
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Nearly half of UK pet owners suffer in silence following the...

Nearly half of UK pet owners have felt they have had to suffer in silence after losing a pet, with just 52% saying they would feel comfortable reaching out for support, a survey by national pet charity Blue Cross has found. The survey of 2,000 owners found just 50% were...
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Five flowers that are toxic for pets revealed ahead of Motherā€™s...

With spring and Motherā€™s Day just around the corner and flowers making a very popular gift for many celebrations, itā€™s important to consider which are potentially dangerous for pets. If youā€™re looking to gift flowers to a pet parent, youā€™ll want to ensure you avoid any flowers or plants that...
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Nutravet help pet owners to reduce stress this Pet Anxiety Month

March is Pet Anxiety Month and research shows that eight out of 10 pets find it hard to cope when alone1. In 2022, it was reported that 74% of dogs ā€“ as many as 8.8 million show behaviours indicating anxiety or depression2, with 18% displaying symptoms weekly. Rachel Payne, RVN at...
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Burns Pet Nutrition releasing a new weaning food for puppies

Burns Pet Nutrition, the leading healthy pet food company, is thrilled to announce that it will be releasing a new weaning food for puppies,Ā Burns First Steps Chicken & Rice, which will be launched officially at Crufts. The new food has been carefully crafted to give your puppies the best start...
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French Bulldog puppy abandoned in box

Tiny puppy found weak and underweight left in a cardboard box in Kent The RSPCA is caring for a poorly puppy who was abandoned - underweight and riddled with worms - in a cardboard box. The tiny French bulldog puppy was found in a cardboard box at 7pm on Saturday night...
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Around 2.5 million cats remain unchipped as the compulsory microchipping countdown...

A group of leading animaI charities and veterinary organisations have joined forces with DEFRA to issue an urgent reminder to owners to microchip their pet cats, as England starts its 100-day countdown to compulsory microchipping* Ā  From 10 June, all pet cats over 20 weeks old must be microchipped and...
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Battersea’s latest figures reveal 54% increase in young unwanted animals coming...

Battersea has seen a concerning increase in the number of puppies and kittens and young animals being brought to its centres; the charityā€™s latest figures reveal in time for Word Spay Day.Ā  In 2023, Battersea took in a total of 451 dogs and 814 cats under six months of age...
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Leading veterinary charity reveals the six-figure cost of offering life-saving treatments...

A leading veterinary charity has revealed the cost of providing care toĀ sick and injured petsĀ for an extra day this leap year. The UKā€™s largest vet charity, PDSA, has revealed that it is predicting additional costs of around Ā£216,000 on 29 February, as it expects to provide its veterinary services to over 4,800...
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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,...