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Dog bite prevention
98 per cent of vets have euthanatised healthy animals because of behavioural issues. Understanding canine communication, consequences and conundrums Dog...
Dog ownership cuts risk of heart disease, study finds
Researchers found that single dog owners had a 33 per cent reduction in risk of death due to heart disease...
Heroic military dog awarded Dickin Medal
Mali with his current handler Cpl Daniel Hatley. Mali helped to secure a key enemy stronghold in Afghanistan A working...
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Understanding the adult cat’s priorities
Cats can be susceptible to chronic stress if they cannot control their environment. Vicky Halls delivers lecture on emotional welfare...
Scotland to regulate electric shock collars
Proposed new regulations would include a qualification for dog trainers who wish to continue using the devices. Kennel Club disappointed...
Record number of puppies seized
Dogs Trust has issued new advice for anyone considering purchasing a puppy. Dogs Trust issues new advice in the run-up...
Puppy seller jailed for animal welfare offences
One of the puppies seized by the RSPCA at Mr O’Donnell’s address. Man made at least £7,000 from selling illegally-imported...
Charity welcomes new puppy trade recommendations
The puppy trade recommendations were made at Scotland’s first K9 Conference. Scotland to take collaborative approach on illegal importation A...
Vets urged to vaccinate rabbits against RHD-2
RHD2 is a devastating disease that is highly fatal to unvaccinated rabbits. British Rabbit Council shares its concerns Vets are...
New testing scheme for ‘shaking puppy syndrome’
Affected dogs show severe terrors, mostly in the hind limbs. Scientists identify mutation responsible for the disease Border terrier breeders...