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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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Mayhew ramble raises nearly 3k for rescue animals

Almost 200 dogs and their owners raised nearly £3000 for rescue animals by taking part in a special autumnal ramble on Hampstead Heath. Organised by London animal welfare charity, Mayhew, the ramble, which took place on Sunday 7th October, was sponsored by Edgard Cooper in support of rescue pets and...
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Half of UK pet care buyers spend more money on pets...

Over half of UK pet care buyers would rather cut back on spending on themselves than on their pet, says new research from Mintel. The research from Mintel confirms the nation’s passion for pets shows no sign of abating as 40% of pet care buyers would spend just as much...
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Johnson’s unveil new tick & flea collar for dogs

With reports of ticks becoming an increasing problem for pets and their owners, Johnson’s have introduced a Tick and Flea Collar for Dogs to their popular range. Ticks are external parasites which live off the blood of mammals and vary in size from a pin head to a finger nail,...
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Study reveals pets help retired owners feel positive about local environment

New research reveals that pets help their retired owners fall asleep more easily and feel better about their neighbourhood. Older people who own pets fall asleep more easily and feel consistently more positive about their local environment than those who don’t have animals, according to research from Kingston University and...
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Three sick puppies dumped on doorstep in Leicester

The RSPCA is appealing for information after three sick puppies were dumped on a doorstep in Leicester. A woman told the RSPCA how she heard a yelping noise outside the front of her home – and when she went to investigate she found three puppies had been left on her...
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Tails.com expands customer nutrition advice service to tackle pet obesity

For National Pet Obesity Awareness Day 2018, tails.com are tackling the issue head on through their product and customer nutrition advice service. Pet obesity is a big problem with over 50% of the nation’s dogs deemed obese by vets and according to PFMA’s Pet Data Report 2018, 83% of owners...
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Pooch & Mutt are top dog at The Grocer New Products...

Pooch & Mutt’s Tasty Turkey chews came out on top in the Pet Food & Treats category of The Grocer New Product Awards 2018. The Grocer Magazine New Product Awards recognise the latest in product development across the grocery sector and this year’s awards faced a rigorous judging process from...
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Little dogs – not lap dogs looking for a home

Dogs Trust Newbury is playing host to three pint-sized pooches who are being overlooked by potential new families because they aren’t typical lap dogs. Jack Russell Terriers, Olly, age seven and Rocky aged five, and Reggie, a two-year-old Crossbreed might be small, but they have big personalities and what they...
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Knit one, purr one – Battersea cats need knitters help

To mark the start of Wool Week 2018, the feline residents of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home are appealing to knitting enthusiasts to create woollen toys for them. The cats at Battersea have always enjoyed playing with knitted mice and other items kindly donated by members of the public, and...
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RSPCA rescue a rabbit with inch-and-a-half long tooth

The RSPCA are urging rabbit owners to check their pet’s teeth regularly after a rabbit with an extremely overgrown tooth was found as a stray in Mexborough. The animal welfare charity has now rescued the female Netherland Dwarf rabbit, which was found straying in Holmoak Close in Swinton when a...
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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...