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Cavalier puppy crowned Holyrood Dog of the Year
Sadie battled against nine ‘paw-litical’ opponents to win the most sought-after title in Scottish politics. Competition celebrates heroic deeds and...
Two new DNA tests for Leonbergers
It is thought there are further undiscovered genetic variants that influence the onset of Leonberger polyneuropathy. Tests to reduce risk...
Dog owners ‘more likely to meet exercise guidelines’
Sixty four per cent of dog owners said they walk with their dogs for at least 150 minutes per week....
‘Social medification’. A dangerous syndrome
On 15 February, writing in the Financial Times, Laurence Scott observed: ‘At some point in the digital revolution, we stopped having lives...
Medical detection dog receives animal’s OBE
Eight-year-old Labrador Pal received his award during a special ceremony at Leeds Castle in Kent. Pal transformed the life of...
Kennel Club Assured Breeders ‘should be considered low risk’
The only exception would be if there was significant evidence of poor animal welfare standards or non-compliance found during a...
“Undesirable behaviour” in dogs linked to early death
Among the most common types of "undesirable behaviour" included aggression, conflict with other pets, and attacking other dogs. Study highlights...
Dog saved after swallowing Nintendo game
Vets found the Nintendo DS game lodged in Rocco’s small intestine. Vets stunned to find DS game lodged in dog’s...
Dogs accurately sniff out cancer in human blood
Dogs in the study could detect cancer in blood with almost 97 per cent accuracy. Study could lead to non-invasive...
Charity reiterates call to regulate cat breeding
There are thought to be between 40,000 and 80,000 puppies and kittens sold via commercial third-party sellers in the UK...