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Government to review air weapons regulation
The RSPCA received almost 2000 reports of airgun attacks on cats between 2012 and 2017. RSPCA hopes future regulations will...
Scottish SPCA appeal for information after cat poisoning
The most common cause of cat poisoning is antifreeze. Pet owners urged to be vigilant A Scottish animal welfare charity...
‘Dare to speak out’ on brachycephalic dogs
The discussion explored the issues facing brachycephalic breeds and the implications for veterinary surgeons. Panellists call for urgent action at...
New DNA testing scheme for Lhasa Apsos
Results of the test will be included on the dog’s registration details. Test will maintain health of the breed The...
Vets urge pet owners to get ‘fireworks ready’
In the last 12 months, some one thousand pets have been treated for fireworks-created issues. PDSA Action Plan to help...
Travelling pets and the UK’s disease risk
Joy Howell speaking at BVNA Congress. The nurse’s role in educating clients Dogs should be treated for tapeworms before, during and...
We need to talk about brachycephalics
For now, interventions are focused on improving the health of pedigree dogs, particularly brachycephalics, which are surging in popularity. What...
Dominance is a misunderstood and misapplied concept
Animal behaviour expert David Ryan at BVNA Congress. It is an outcome not a characteristic trait "Do animal owners need...
Northern Ireland publishes dog statistics
Local councils in Northern Ireland dealt with 1,172 stray dogs in the first quarter of 2017/18. Just under half of...
‘Shocking’ number of online pet adverts across EU
Nearly all of the charities surveyed (95 per cent) said there was a problem with online pet sales in their...