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Dog fighting ‘remains rife’, figures reveal
Many dogs used by dog fighters are never found and often those who are rescued are found to be banned...
Dogs can detect imminent epileptic seizures – study
"…these dogs were clearly able to discriminate the seizure odours from odours of the same patient outside seizures and for...
Leishmaniasis confirmed in untravelled UK dog
Increased importation of infected dogs into the UK makes incidental socialising with infected dogs more likely. (stock photo) Case serves...
New DNA tests to help prevent blindness in border collies
"We hope our research will help to reduce the number of dogs that go blind from this disease.” Genetic mutation...
Hero police dogs to receive animals’ ‘OBE’
The PDSA Order of Merit is also known as the animals’ ‘OBE’. Met and British Transport dogs honoured for actions...
StreetVet appeals for support from the profession
StreetVet founders Sam Joseph and Jade Statt. Charity aims to build national network of supporting practices A charity that provides...
Millions fear vets judge their pet care
At least 2.4 million dog owners (1 in 4) and 1.8 million cat owners (1 in 5) fear judgement by...
Dogs Trust responds to calls to have a dog in every school
"Having a dog in every school is not something we’d recommend, and is not likely to be in the best...
Hill’s expands recall of canned dog food
The affected products were manufactured by the Hill’s facility in Topeka, Kansas. Products contain elevated levels of vitamin D owing...
Pioneering fish skin graft saves dog with infected wound
The wound site showing the fish scales grafted on. Spaniel’s wound was infected with resistant haemolytic E. coli Vets have...