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Pet owner’s tribute to dog goes viral
Jennifer left boxes of tennis balls along her late dog’s favourite walk. (Stock photo) Tennis balls for local dogs left...

RSPCA highlights plight of black cats
Black and black and white cats are seen more often in RSPCA centres than any other colour. Pet owners urged...

Unlucky Blue seeks forever home
Blue the lurcher has been overlooked by thousands of people. Lurcher has been overlooked by over 3,000 potential owners An...

Charity launches ‘look before you lock’ campaign
Wispa disappeared for 20 days and was found in her neighbour’s garage. Public urged to check outbuildings for missing moggies...

New DNA testing scheme for beagles
Lafora’s disease is an inherited condition that causes effects similar to epilepsy. Breeders urged to test for Lafora’s disease A...

BVA calls for changes to Pet Travel Scheme
“Whatever agreement we reach with the EU, it is essential that the movement of animals doesn’t translate into the free...

BVA puts the spotlight on brachycephalic cats
Pet owners are being urged to avoid choosing pedigree cats with extreme or unusual features. Pet owners urged to avoid...

Life-saving feline crowned National Cat of the Year
Charlotte with Theo who was crowned National Cat of the Year 2018. Theo kept his owner awake when she suffered...

Scientists discover potential treatment for Alabama rot
CRVG first emerged in the UK in 2012. Study reports success of Therapeutic Plasma Exchange Dogs affected by cutaneous and...

Criminologists speak out on BSL
‘The UK does not have laws that discriminate against human children of criminals, in fear that they may also offend.’...