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Chief vet confirms XL bullies will not be culled
Current owners of American XL bullies will be asked to register their dogs. CVO announces ‘amnesty’ for current owners. The...
Vets ask advertisers to stop using brachycephalic animals
“A rise in demand can lead to an increase in breeding practices that result in severe conformational issues and poorer...
Prime Minister announces American XL bully ban
The Prime Minister called the breed ‘a danger to our communities’. The breed will first be defined before becoming banned....
Vets may miss signs of hypertension in cats, study finds
“The good news is that some of the barriers identified in the study can be overcome by taking a ‘practice...
Scottish SPCA criticises calls for XL bully ban
XL bullies have been responsible for half of all fatal dog attacks in the past three years. The home secretary...
Kennel Club asks vets to help tackle brachycephalic issues
Around one in five dogs in the UK is a French bulldog, pug, or bulldog. New report calls for greater...
RSPCA urges pet awareness during latest heatwave
The RSPCA is concerned that pet owners may be caught unprepared for the latest heatwave. The charity has seen a...
Study links mental decline with other conditions in dogs
The researchers gathered information on 804 senior dogs. Researchers find strong correlation with musculoskeletal-neurological conditions. A new study has looked...
Vets develop scoring method for canine undernutrition
Coat condition and muscle loss were the strongest indicators of poor outcomes. Scores could help predict protein-losing enteropathy outcomes. Veterinary...
Ireland law tackles ownership of ear-cropped dogs
Those convicted of violating these rules may receive fines of up to €250,000, or prison sentences of up to five...