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RCVS releases canine cruciate surgery report
The first report provides a bank of evidence on the effectiveness of different canine cruciate surgery techniques. The inaugural report...
Wales to hold summit on responsible dog ownership
“Owning a dog can bring huge rewards, but it is also a commitment and a great responsibility" – Dr Richard...
Emergency meeting to be held on XL bully ban
"…I thought it incredibly important that I trigger an urgent session to provide expert analysis needed to enact complex legislative...
Shih Tzu becomes 8,000th dog to join welfare study
Daphne Rose will be part of Dogs Trust’s research into dog health problems. She will help Dogs Trust to understand...
Larger dogs cognitively decline earlier than smaller dogs, study finds
Smaller dogs are more likely than larger dogs to experience canine cognitive dysfunction in old age, the study found. Study...
Interactive tool launched to tackle dog obesity
The tool provides users with a personalised help sheet for approaching their dog’s diet. The initiative is in response to...
Runner completes 200th marathon for cat charity
"You don’t know what you can do till you try.”- Emma Challis. Emma Challis overcame serious health problems to reach...
Breeders using ‘cute’ photos to sell unhealthy puppies
One in two owners surveyed bought their puppy ‘because it was cute’. The Kennel Club is urging people "to ask...
Dogs Trust urges dog owners to prepare for firework season
“Dogs respond to fireworks in a range of different ways, so it’s crucial to have a clear plan, ahead of...
No benefit to antibiotics for some dogs with diarrhoea, study says
Diarrhoea is the sixth most common condition among dogs in the UK. Research suggests dogs with uncomplicated diarrhoea do not...