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Pet trackers gather more data about owners than pets - study

Pet trackers gather more data about owners than pets – study

Researchers analysed the data captured by 19 wearable devices that are currently available to consumers. Devices may lead owners into...

Pets and owners reunited in Whaley Bridge

Pets and owners reunited in Whaley Bridge

Missing pet organisation Animal Search UK began numerous trips into the ‘danger zone’ behind police cordons to feed and rescue...

Scientists identify 25 signs of pain in cats

Scientists identify 25 signs of pain in cats

A hunched-up posture can be a sign the cat is in pain. Study described as a ‘major leap’ towards a...

First prosecution made under Finn’s Law

First prosecution made under Finn’s Law

Finn’s Law recognises police dogs as public servants, rather than police property (Stock photo). Man jailed for 21 months for...

Flat-coated retrievers set to benefit from new cancer research

Flat-coated retrievers set to benefit from new cancer research

Flat-coated retrievers are particularly susceptible to histiocytic sarcoma. Simple blood test could allow for the early detection of the disease...

Do-It-Yourself, but don’t let the animals help

Jane Ellison explores some of the main veterianry hazards of DIY that you may see in practice, along with recommended...

Jane Ellison

Chronic pain in dogs (2)

This is the second in a three-part series of articles exploring the non-conventional methods of chronic pain management....

Transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder in dogs

Bladder cancer is not very common in dogs, representing only two per cent of all canine neoplasia.   ...

Antonio Guiliano

The value of the health check

Locum vet Kate Parkinson considers some of the many benefits and potential pitfalls of regular veterinary health checks.  ...

Kate Parkinson
High-intensity TNR ‘most effective way’ to stabilise feral cat populations

High-intensity TNR ‘most effective way’ to stabilise feral cat populations

TNR is the method of trapping feral cats and kittens humanely so they can be neutered or spayed by a...