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Report identifies barriers to vaccination
Comprehensive report reveals much to be done on vaccination Pet ‘herd immunity’ may be at risk A recently released report,...
Sniffer dogs help combat threat of ASF
A sniffer dog at work in Heathrow Airport Border controls increased to find illegal meat On 3 October, biosecurity Minister,...
Romanian rescue dog scoops Animal Hero Rescue Award
Fleur survived horrific mistreatment in Romania before becoming a therapy dog. Fleur defied the odds to survive a one per...
Scotland introduces five-year prison sentences for animal cruelty
Prison sentences for the most serious animal welfare and wildlife offences have been increased in Scotland from 12 months to...
Ear and dental problems ‘more likely in lop-eared rabbits’
Lops were 43 times more likely to have narrowed ear canals and significantly more likely to have a build-up of...
Pet obesity to go under the spotlight at BVNA Congress
Obesity is one of the biggest health and welfare concerns facing our nation’s pets. Fringe session will explore various ways...
RSPCA welcomes cat microchipping consultation
Cat microchipping is one of a series of consultations announced over the weekend to protect animal welfare in the UK....
Dog welfare campaigns ‘do not promote behaviour change’
"Any educational messages for dog owners need to be specific what they want owners to do". Researchers say educational messages...
Cats bond with owners in a similar way to dogs – study
Cats with secure attachment were less stressed and balanced their attention between the person and their surroundings New research shows...
Cat Group launches kitten checklist for owners
The Kitten Checklist has been developed to help potential owners find a happy, healthy kitten. Checklist aims to help people...