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A walk in the garden – and beyond
From fertlisers to fungi, the garden is home to several hazards that can harm our pets. Here Jane Ellison from...
Airgun petition delivered to parliament
Around 164 cats in the UK were shot with an airgun in 2017. Cats Protection appeal garnered 100,000 signatures Cats...
MPs launch inquiry into dangerous dog laws
The Efra Committee is calling for evidence on the effectiveness of the Dangerous Dogs Act. Evidence call follows campaigns to...
Resource guarding – (1) food, location and possession specifics
In the first of a two part series, behaviour expert Karen Wild considers the specifics of protectiveness around resources themselves....
New study sheds light on rabbit handling
If future research identifies more appropriate handling methods, researchers said this information must be consistent and available across a wide...
Mixed breed dogs less disease-prone than purebreds
“There has been a long-standing perception that mixed breed dogs are less disease-prone than purebred dogs.” Study reveals genetic conditions...
Wolf dogs: a growing problem?
Many wolf dogs actually do not have any wolf in them at all, but have merely been bred to look...
More than 1000 dogs die in Thailand rabies panic
In the crowded conditions, diseases such as parvovirus and distemper have spread like wildlife. Soi Dogs launches rescue mission to...
Warning issued over eye exposure to ear drops
EMA said veterinary surgeons should advise pet owners to take care when applying Osurnia. Reports of eye injuries in people...
Cat welfare declaration reaches 21,000 signatures
MEP Alex Mayer (centre) showing her support for the Declaration and for improving feline welfare through changes to EU policy....