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Nationwide appeal to help pet rescue charities
#RescueYourRescue aims to deliver vital funds to more than 100 pet rescue charities across the UK. #RescueYourRescue to provide urgent...
Scientists map genome of healthy German shepherd
Researchers have mapped the whole genome of a healthy German shepherd. Tool will allow researchers to determine whether dogs are...
Housing rabbits in pairs reduces stress and keeps them warm
"It’s crucial that we take rabbits’ needs for a companion seriously". Researchers compare the welfare of single versus paired rabbits...
Kennel Club welcomes new Lucy’s Law
There has been a surge in interest in getting a puppy in the last month. Figures released by the organisation ...
Sniffer dogs could join battle against COVID-19
Researchers have begun preparations to train dogs to detect COVID-19. Scientists looking into whether dogs can be trained to detect...
Lucy’s Law bans third-party puppy sales
Puppy farms depend on third-party sellers to distribute sick, traumatised and often unsocialised puppies. Legislation comes into force following 10-year...
Shenzhen bans consumption of cat and dog meat
Some 30 million dogs a year are killed across Asia for meat. Move comes in the wake of the COVID-19...
New insights into ionised hypercalcaemia
"This study reveals the true importance of doing an ionised calcium measurement when evaluating calcaemic status." Relying on calcium concentrations...
New Dechra webinar series available for vet professionals
The first webinar will take place on Thursday 2 April, and will cover tackling Addison’s disease while following government COVID-19...
Cats Protection welcomes ban on third-party kitten sales
"Putting a stop to third party sales is a step in the right direction to improving the welfare of breeding...
