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Wales drafting new law to ban third-party sales
The change would mean anyone looking to buy a puppy or a kitten would need to go via the breeder...
Rabbit Awareness Week goes virtual
Rabbit Awareness Week 2020 aims to educate owners about the five key welfare needs. Organisers have announced a packed programme...
Virtual pet show to help homeless people and their animals
Vets in the Community has launched an online pet show to raise vital funds. Vets in the Community launch fundraiser...
Scottish SPCA issues urgent appeal for blankets
The Scottish SPCA has been unable to accept used blankets owing to the contamination risk of COVID-19. Charity ‘struggling to...
WSAVA/FECAVA Congress postponed due to COVID-19
The new dates of the Congress are 21-24 March 2021. Event will now take place in March 2021. The joint...
Report highlights impact of COVID-19 on companion animal welfare
The report calls on the animal health community to encourage people to contact their vet with any new pet health...
New DNA reporting schemes for Shetland sheepdogs
The Kennel Club has announced two new DNA reporting schemes for PRA in the Shetland sheepdog. Schemes test for two forms...
BSAVA publishes online guide to nutrition
The factsheets provide information on the formulation of the various different diet types. Factsheets provide information on the formulation of...
Kennel Club permits inter-variety matings in chihuahuas
A decision has been reached to allow inter-variety matings for chihuahuas. Decision set to have a have ‘a positive effect...
PetPlan Veterinary Awards winners announced
More than 40,000 nominations were received from veterinary staff and clients. Awards celebrate outstanding veterinary professionals. The winners of...