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The acute abdomen (part 2)
In the second part of Kerry Doolin's two-part series on the acute abdomen, the author looks at how to deal...

Advising clients on how to deal with behavioural problems in the elderly cat
Feline specialist Vicky Halls discusses some of the common behavioural changes seen in elderly cats and explains what to advise...

Hyperthyroid cat nursing clinics
Emma Purnell looks at some of the benefits of hyperthyroid cat nursing clinics and how they can be implemented. ...

Greyhound injury and retirement data published
There were a total of 4,837 injuries and 257 track fatalities in 2017. Trust calls figures ‘unacceptable’ and pledges to...

United Airlines admits responsibility for dog death
A French bulldog (not pictured) died during a flight from Houston to New York on Monday. French bulldog died during...

Police dog Finn gets gold medal for bravery
“He is my best friend and I owe him my life.” Dog honoured for protecting his handler despite serious injuries ...

Shiny and bright on the outside…
From shampoos to laundry detergents, the average household is full of dangerous chemicals that can cause serious harm to pets....

Appeal for information on dog fighting
A reward of up to £5,000 is being offered for any information that could lead to a successful prosecution. (stock...

Interactive map to tackle dog fouling
The ‘Doodoowatch’ scheme lets people highlight popular ‘dumping spots’ and upload photographs of the unwanted dog mess. ‘Doodoowatch’ lets people...

Vets raise concerns about show dog health at Crufts
A number of vets raised concerns about posters on the bulldog stand, particularly one that claimed: ‘The biggest reason for...