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Study reviews raw pet food risks
‘There appears little doubt from survey evidence that the prevalence of potentially serious pathogens is substantially higher in raw pet...
Dogs ‘mirror stress levels of their owners’
The study found that owners with high stress levels have dogs with high stress levels. Researchers assess how dogs’ cortisol...
Charity highlights brachycephaly in cats
Rucca’s eye had become irreparebly damaged due to chronic ulceration. Battersea takes in six ‘flat-faced’ cats at its London rescue...
Government urged to review pet travel legislation
Imports of dogs to Britain reached 307,357 dogs in 2018, compared to 287,016 the previous year. Dog imports to Britain...
Charity urges people to rehome rabbits
The Society said it looked after 373 rabbits in its centres during the first half of 2019. Scottish SPCA reports...
Sodium carbonate ‘not recommended’ as oral emetic
Sodium carbonate crystals, commonly known as washing soda crystals or Lectric soda, only recently became available in powdered form. Scientists...
Dental disease ‘most common issue facing pet greyhounds’
Researchers also found that traumatic injuries, overgrown nails and osteoarthritis are major concerns for pet greyhounds. Researchers study more than...
Assistance dog awarded 2019 Blue Cross Medal
Lily-Rose helps Jenny’s mother, who suffers from arthritis, cope with everyday life. Lily-Rose helps her owner’s mother with tasks around...
Overeating and too much exercise bad for puppies, study warns
Study author Georgia Lewis said that exercise must be limited until dogs have reached maturity to prevent injury. Vets urged...
Experts recognised for work to improve canine health
Winners were awarded prize money to further their work in the field of canine research. Awards ceremony honours five for...