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Owners urged to vaccinate rabbits after RHDV-2 outbreak

Owners urged to vaccinate rabbits after RHDV-2 outbreak

Vets are calling on members of the public to protect their rabbits against RHDV-2. Six animals killed at an animal...

Dog walker uses CPR to save boxer’s life

Dog walker uses CPR to save boxer’s life

Travis before the incident occurred. Travis resuscitated three times after his heart stopped during a walk  A professional dog walker...

Charity reports rise in online pets coming through its doors

Charity reports rise in online pets coming through its doors

Twelve-week-old Truffle, who was taken to Battersea in December last year after his owner saw an internet advert and met...

Scheme to improve health of brachycephalic dogs

Scheme to improve health of brachycephalic dogs

Dr Jane Ladlow, Andrew Higgins of the Kennel Club Charitable Trust, Dr David Sargan, Dr Nai-Chieh Liu and Hector Heathcote...

BVA survey seeks experiences of discrimination

BVA survey seeks experiences of discrimination

"We’re aware that some colleagues have faced a backlash when talking about their experiences of discrimination" – Daniella Dos Santos....

Scotland launches consultation on animal cruelty sentencing

Scotland launches consultation on animal cruelty sentencing

The maximum penalty for the most serious offences could be raised from 12 months to five years. Battersea welcomes move...

Leonberger provided with Estimated Breeding Values

Leonberger provided with Estimated Breeding Values

The new EBVs for the Leonberger will form part of the Kennel Club’s online Mate Select service. Resource to help...

50 dogs saved in Pembrokeshire rescue operation

50 dogs saved in Pembrokeshire rescue operation

The animals were safely retrieved from the site and transferred to council premises. Investigation to secure dogs’ health and welfare...

Mixed views on BSL response

Mixed views on BSL response

Currently it is illegal to transfer banned breeds to a new keeper, which forces animal welfare charities to euthanise dogs...

Study shows potential of show judges to improve breed health

Spotting risky head shape ‘can improve breed health’

Cavalier King Charles spaniels have become increasingly popular in recent years owing to their ‘exaggerated head’ with large forward-facing eyes....