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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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RSPCA issues warning after ā€˜callousā€™ shooting of pet cat with an...

Action will be taken against people who illegally target animals with airguns following the death of a cat in Crewe, the RSPCA has warned. The shooting left the male tabby and white cat with multiple injuries which were so severe he sadly had to be put to sleep by a...
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Cat with lethal trap hanging off his leg is rescued from...

A cat escaped serious injury after becoming entangled in a tree with a spring trap attached to his front leg. The young male feline had climbed onto a fence at an allotment in Houghton-le- Spring with the metal device hanging off his right paw. It then became lodged in the...
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SAD – do the change in seasons affect pets?

We all know that people can get SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) ā€“ sometimes known as ā€˜winter depressionā€™ ā€“ at this time of year and it might seem like our pets feel down too, but how much do the seasons really affect our pets? PDSA Vet Nurse, Nina Downing, explains: ā€œPets...
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National Assistance Dog charity recruits new CEO to take forward its...

Assistance Dog charity, Dog A.I.D. has recruited a new Chief Executive Officer to lead its UK-wide work enabling physically Disabled people to train their own pet dog to become an Assistance Dog. Belinda (Bee) Johnson took up her new role at Dog A.I.D. on 16th October 2023. Bee has a...
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New data reveals the highest earning dog-fluencers in 2023 – with...

A new study by premium dog harness company, Barkridges, reveals the highest earning dog-fluencers of 2023 on Instagram and TikTok, with Instagramā€™s Jiffpom earning an estimated Ā£930,000 in sponsorship and advertising revenue this year. According to The Drum, 12 million Brits now follow other peopleā€™s pets on social media, and...
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Stowaway cat reunited with family after 75-mile trip in delivery van

An adventurous cat who ended up 75 miles away after stowing away in a delivery van has been reunited with his heartbroken family ā€“ thanks to a County Durham veterinary practice. Unknown to his owners, Flash hopped into the back of a van that was delivering furniture next door to...
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Lilyā€™s Kitchen unveils Christmas advert in tribute to the everyday joy...

The Christmas advert season has kicked off and this year Lilyā€™s Kitchen is bringing all the feels. The B Corp pet food brand has created a 30 second heart warming advert entitled ā€˜Christmas Every Dayā€™, which features a montage of happy cats and dogs from real pet parents across the...
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Wigan man handed five year animal ownership ban in RSPCA neglect...

A man from Wigan has been disqualified from owning any animal for five years after failing to seek veterinary treatment to address his springer spanielā€™s extreme weight loss, eye infection and mammary tumour. David Farrimond was sentenced to a 12 month community order, with 80 hours unpaid work and ordered...
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Here comes Santa paws… how to pet proof your Christmas tree,...

We are a nation of animal lovers, so itā€™s little surprise that many of us will have a furry friend at home with us this Christmas but it does mean thereā€™s the obstacle of ensuring that your Christmas tree lasts the entirety of the festive season. As the celebs Christmas...
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Pets vs people: Do owners love their pets more than people?

A new study has found that pet owners have more love for their pets than the humans in their lives, with 80% choosing their pets over the people in their lives. Research shows that just over one in 10 pet owners love their animal companions more than their family, while...
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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,...