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MEPs call for stricter measures to stop illegal pet trade
The resolution called for a common EU definition of puppy and kitten farms. EU-wide action plan encourages universal crackdown The...
Endoscopy study shows promising results
Endoscopic foreign body retrieval in cats is associated with good overall outcomes. Research demonstrates a high success rate with few...
Warning issued after cat loses leg in car engine
Former stray Saffy has made a full recovery and is said to be managing great on three legs. Saffy ‘lucky...
New DNA testing schemes for the Norwegian elkhound
The Kennel Club has approved two new official DNA testing schemes for primary open angle glaucoma and chondrodysplasia in the...
Wales’ dog breeding laws to be revisited following calls for improvements
A BBC documentary filmed over 12 months, found that poor animal welfare was still an issue in Wales. Government estimates...
Hip and elbow screening improves long-term dog health – study
"Breeders are increasingly choosing breeding stock with better scores," Dr Tom Lews, genetics research manager at the Kennel Club. Kennel...
Bristol Vet School seeks prospective dog owners
The UK Dog Project will follow the owners and their dogs over several years. Study to explore dog ownership as...
Raw dog food recalled over presence of Salmonella
Pet owners are being advised to stop using the products. Pet owners advised against using the products The Food Standards...
Top stories of 2019: Countrywide calls for cat microchipping
"Microchipping is an essential part of pet ownership and is already compulsory for dogs. It’s now time that cats recieve...
Study reveals effectiveness of diagnostic biomarkers for canine lymphoma
The results suggest that OBD’s biomarkers can be successfully translated across species for related conditions. Results highlight potential of non-invasive...