Articles

PDSA reveals winners of annual pet slimming competition

PDSA reveals winners of annual pet slimming competition

This year’s finalists collectively lost over 37kg. Finalists collectively lose over 37kg PDSA has announced the top slimmers from this...

Industry Editor
Labrador retriever named Britain’s ‘top dog’

Labrador retriever named Britain’s ‘top dog’

The Labrador retriever tops the list of the UK’s favourite breeds. Kennel Club figures show rise in popularity of continental...

Nominations open for International Canine Health Awards 2020

Nominations open for International Canine Health Awards 2020

This year’s winners were praised for their commitment to making an impact on the health and well-being of dogs. Prestigious...

Change needed to report illegally imported dogs

Change needed to report illegally imported dogs

74 per cent of veterinary professionals believed they had seen an illegally imported dog in the last 12 months. Majority...

Dog sparks house fire by switching on microwave

Dog sparks house fire by switching on microwave

The dog (not pictured) inadvertently switched on its owner’s microwave and sparked a small house fire. Owner made aware of...

Scottish SPCA opens new sensory garden for dogs in Aberdeenshire

Scottish SPCA opens new sensory garden for dogs in Aberdeenshire

"The team have witnessed positive changes in the confidence levels of the dogs, especially those which came from puppy farms."...

First fully funded guide dog puppies celebrate 1st birthday

Guide dog puppies celebrate first birthday

The puppies will go on to help nine people with sight loss in the UK Charity Guide Dogs treats puppies...

NPT councillors back tougher restrictions on fireworks

NPT councillors back tougher restrictions on fireworks

RSPCA campaign encourages more responsible firework usage. New action will enable pet owners to be better prepared On Wednesday, 27...

New resource to help vets take illegal importation

New resource to help vets tackle illegal importation

The resource provides information on what veterinary surgeons should consider when a client brings their pet in for its first...

The Kennel Club approves new DNA testing scheme for pugs

Kennel Club approves new DNA testing scheme for pugs

Test results will be added to the dog’s registration details and on any new registration certificate issued. Test to assess...