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Researchers seeking evidence on dog activity levels

Researchers seeking evidence on dog activity levels

The survey aims to explore how different factors, including age, gender, health and time of year, impact how often a...

Neutered female dogs live longer, study finds

Neutered female dogs live longer, study finds

Overall, researchers conclude that sex plays only a minor role in longevity and cause of death. Research explores link between...

Increasing dog flu strains a ‘potential risk’ for humans

Dog flu strains a ‘potential risk’ to humans

A study in Chinese pet dogs identified a new influenza strain. Study identifies influenza viruses jumping from pigs to dogs...

‘Gentle giant’ Lemmy wins prestigious Blue Cross award

‘Gentle giant’ Lemmy wins prestigious Blue Cross award

Winner Lemmy with his owner Max. Mastiff recognised for life-saving influence on his owners An ‘outstanding’ rescue dog who helped...

Scientists highlight risk factors for flystrike

Scientists highlight risk factors for flystrike

For every 1ºC rise in the average local temperature, there was a 33 per cent increase in the risk of...

Majority of top rabbit health issues ‘down to diet’

Majority of top rabbit health issues ‘down to diet’

Over 85 per cent of vets in the East of England had serious concerns about the impact of poor nutrition...

Border collie receives national devotion award

Border collie receives national devotion award

Val and Bonnie with PDSA senior vet Robert Newcombe. Eight-year-old Bonnie saved her stranded owner from undergrowth  A border collie...

Podgy pets set to battle the bulge

Podgy pets set to battle the bulge

Monster rat Mr. T has scoffed his way to double his ideal size. PDSA announces 2018 Pet Fit Club line-up...

Campaign launched to combat illegal dog trafficking

Campaign launched to combat illegal dog trafficking

The petition calls on the government to ensure all dogs entering the UK without an owner are vaccinated for rabies....

Disney works with vets amid concerns about film

Disney works with vets amid concerns about film

Disney has agreed to a series of measures to reduce the negative impact of the film. BVA welcomes ‘positive engagement’...