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Dog returns to hospital as PAT dog after helping sick owner

Dog returns to hospital as PAT dog after helping sick owner

“Ted is such a remarkable little dog in many ways. He’s clever, loving, loyal, funny and a right little character!"...

Dog owners sought for study into toy attachment

Dog owners sought for study into toy attachment

“Strong attachments to particular objects have been reported anecdotally by dog owners" – Dr Emily Blackwell. Results will provide insights into...

Scientists explore impact of DNA tests on canine disease

Scientists explore impact of DNA tests on canine disease

Scientists conclude that dog breeders ‘appear to be incorporating the results of DNA tests into their selection strategies’. ‘Sizeable’ decline...

Millions of pets facing an unhappy life - report

Millions of pets facing an unhappy life – report

More than two million dogs are left alone for five hours or more on a typical weekday. 1.4 million dogs...

Emerging concerns. What’s new in poisoning?

Jane Ellison takes a look at some of the newer products that can be toxic to our pets, such as...

Jane Ellison

Challenges of a Shetland practice

This article takes a look at veterinary practice and the life of a veterinary surgeon in the Shetland Islands....

Juliet Nicolson

Glaucoma in dogs (part one)

Cause, clinical signs and diagnosis.  ...

Me and clinics

How do nurse clinics fit in the changing times of veterinary practice and veterinary nursing?...

Nutrition in emergency and critical care

Nutrition is a vital – yet often forgotten – component of patient care.    ...

Kerry Doolin

Is ‘bite prevention’ too late?

Early body signals and the escalation of stress.  ...

Karen Wild