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Pet owner’s tribute to dog goes viral

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

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

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

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...

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New DNA testing scheme for beagles

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

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

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

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

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

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.’...