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Study sheds light on Chiari malformation
Fitzpatrick Referrals said the study findings are important because they suggest that CM alone is a cause of pain in...
Pet obesity on the rise, report finds
“Pet Obesity is a serious condition, which is now recognised as a disease among many health organisations." More work needed...
New test for progressive retinal atrophy in giant schnauzers
A new DNA testing scheme for progressive retinal atrophy (PRA5) in giant schnauzers has been approved by the Kennel Club....
Behaviour consultations. Home visit or clinic-based?
Clinical animal behaviourist Karen Wild discusses the advantages to running behavioural consultations in a veterinary clinic....
Inbreeding reduces litter size in golden retrievers – study
Researchers found that, on average, a dam that is 10 per cent more inbred than another will produce one less...
Dogs fight for dominance in the middle of the pack
The study observed 27 mongrels that wandered freely around the suburbs of Rome. Study reveals new insight on canine hierarchy...
Poisoning case sparks salt lamp warning
The cat ingested toxic levels of salt simply through licking a Himalayan salt lamp. Cat ingested toxic levels of salt...
Raw pet food recalled owing to presence of Salmonella
The recall comes after the raw food products were found to contain Salmonella. Consumers urged to return products for a...
Possible link between ‘grain-free’ diets and DCM
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating a possible link with certain pet foods. BVA urges caution in...
Vets confirm first Alabama rot case in East Anglia
‘Although an environmental trigger is suspected as a factor in this disease, it is important to point out that this...