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Draft bill to recognise animal sentience
The new bill will recognise animal sentience in domestic law. Law will include tougher sentences for animal cruelty The government...
Vets create 3D-printed mask for injured puppy
Loca wearing the Exo-K9 mask created using 3D-printing technology. Exoskeleton serves as a cast for fractured dog skull Vets in...
Geneticists find cause of cerebellar ataxia
"…the research has confirmed that we do still have carrier dogs in the present population, meaning an affected puppy could...
Study finds dogs are more intelligent than cats
The study found that dogs have about 530 million cortical neurons whilst cats have around 250 million. Count reveals they...
Minister issues warning on backstreet breeders
“A dog should never be bought ‘for Christmas’ as it can be a stressful time of year for pets." Potential...
New cases of Alabama rot confirmed
The new cases of Alabama rot are the first to be confirmed since May. Dog owners urged to remain vigilant ...
New campaign urges public not to buy pets on impulse
Luna was sold illegally online when she was just six weeks old and suffering from sarcoptic mange. Pets bought online...
Poisons and agents causing haematological issues
Jane Ellison's article explores the many reason why animals may develop haematological issues. ...
How has management of pet bereavement improved?
Diane James from the Blue Cross Pet Bereavement Support Service looks at how pet bereavement has changed in recent years....
