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Battersea calls for clarity on animal cruelty sentences
“Battersea had hoped to see a clear timeline of when tougher sentences for cruelty will come into effect." Government urged...
Dog and human microbiomes ‘more similar than thought’
Changes in the amount of protein and carbohydrates in the diet had a similar effect on the microbiota of dogs...
Charity reports surge in dogs with cropped ears
"Ear cropping is becoming normalised and that’s something we need to put a stop to." Illegal ear cropping thought to...
Pets Need Vets campaign launched
An estimated 3.1 million pets in the UK are not registered with a vet. Initiative to promote benefits of registering...
Charity founder receives animal welfare award
Maria Pinto Teixeira (right) founded Animals de Rua in 2008, having started her career as a lawyer. Maria Pinto Teixeira...
Leaked figures show high death rates in NSW racing greyhounds
More than 700 dogs died in a period of nine months, which equates to nearly three dogs a day. (Stock photo)...
Feline charities launch preventative healthcare campaign
The CatCareforLife programme aims to help keep cats healthy and encourage trips to the vet. CatCareforLife offers best practice guides...
Cats Protection reveals student vet award winners
Molly George won first prize in Cats Protection’s annual vet student awards. Awards recognise written reports on a chosen feline...
Custom implant saves dog’s life
The seven-year-old Bernese mountain dog (not pictured) was presented to Alta Vista Animal Hospital, Ottawa. 3D-printed implant used to reconstruct...
Pet-owning households rise by 600,000
Households with both children and dogs now number 2.3 million – an upswing of 11 per cent. Increase in dog...