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One in 10 dog owners don’t know stress signs, study finds
Fewer than half of the dog owners were able to identify the most well-known body signals of fear. The Kennel...
Blood molecules may identify between feline gut conditions
A blood molecule, miR-223-3p, was found to be particularly useful for diagnosing between cancer and chronic inflammation using blood. MicroRNA...
Blue-green algae outbreaks hit Northern Ireland
Weather conditions this year have contributed to the number of blue-green algae blooms. The toxic bacteria has been found in...
Which? magazine to stop using flat-faced dog images
magazine to stop using flat-faced dog images The BVA believes that continued use of these images may contribute to the...
RSPCA rescues cat from chimney
It was discovered that Murphy had reached the roof through a small hole in the loft space. The kitten became...
Mayhew sees surge in rehoming requests
“The increase in the number of requests from pet dog owners to give up their animals so far this year...
Weather forecast launched for dog owners
"We need to adapt our dog walking routines and general pet care behaviours to meet increasing temperatures" – Brian Faulkner....
Dogs prefer ‘baby-talk’ to adult speech, study shows
This is the first neural evidence that dogs are tuned to speech that is directed specifically to them. They may...
Microchips reunite more cats with families
The RSPCA says that these cases highlight just how important microchipping is, as all four had been microchipped. Success prompts...
Domestic abuse support service appeals for more dog fosterers
Volunteers for the charity have fostered 211 dogs so far this year. Dogs Trust’s Freedom Project has seen demand grow...