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Leishmaniasis vaccine offers hope for treatment
Researchers found it was not only safe to give the vaccine to infected dogs, but it also minimised the disease....
Animal Welfare issues debated by MPs in Westminster Hall
DEFRA expressed their support for tackling puppy smuggling. Key issues including puppy smuggling discussed Tougher animal cruelty sentences, rescue centre...
Vets speak out against cat veganism
“As cats are obligate carnivores, a vegan diet is wholly inappropriate for a cat." Concerns over lack of nutrients in...
BVA launches new pet advertising guidelines
More than 40 per cent of vets recalled seeing adverts in the past month featuring images of animals unable to...
Staffy rehomed as prison search dog
Cookie is in training with HMP Six Counties Search Team. Cookie becomes first of her breed to take on such...
A third of pet owners reveal their animals have alerted them to danger
Animals are often affected by poisonous fumes more quickly. Study reveals pets can save lives A study by npower on...
NexGard range approved for serious skin diseases
Nexgard was the first oral medication to treat both fleas and ticks in dogs. Label claims expanded for two brands...
WSAVA issues position paper on extreme breeding
The position paper was released in response to the continued increase in the popularity of pets with exaggerated traits. Vets...
New campaign for pet-friendly social housing policies
Chloe had no choice but to give up her dog Barge (pictured) when her housing association flat came under new...
Pets at Home earmarks 30 practices for closure
First half profits fell from £40.8 million to £8 million. Company’s profits fall by 80 per cent, financial report reveals ...
