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Effect of dietary amino acid content on canine learning and behaviour

Behaviourist Val Strong explains why a serotonin-enhancing diet can have a positive effect on a dog's mood.   ...

Study reveals new insights on pedigree dog health

Study reveals new insights on pedigree dog health

Boxers have the highest number of reported diseases or conditions at a higher prevalence than overall. Kennel Club analyses owner-reported...

Nurse clinics – a benefit to you and your clients

Veterinary nurses have a wealth of knowledge and can often provide the perfect link between the veterinary practice and the...

Definitely better than cure

One of the challenges faced by veterinary professionals is to raise awareness of potential poisoning risks and to provide education...

Jane Ellison

More complex than ‘home alone’

Clinical animal behaviourist Karen Wild explains why separation distress issues require specific planning and are best suited to a clinician...

VPT Editor
Police dogs trained to sniff-out data devices

Police dogs trained to sniff-out data devices

The dogs live at home with their new full-time police dog handlers, PC Martin King and PC Jill Curnow. Rob...

Dogs and wolves able to understand human cues

Dogs and wolves able to understand human cues

Both the dogs and wolves were able to follow the communicative cues to find the food. Study finds wolves equally...

Feline charity launches cat census

Feline charity launches cat census

The scheme will include a number of measures to help build a picture of the number of homeless cats. Residents...

WSAVA voices strong opposition to dog and cat meat trade

WSAVA voices strong opposition to dog and cat meat trade

Dr Shane Ryan said the WSAVA had ‘serious concerns’ about the welfare of animals involved and the potential health risks...

Rescue dog finds missing canine

Rescue dog finds missing canine

Home at last: Diane is relieved to have Teddy back after such a horrendous ordeal. Crossbreed Teddy disappeared whilst on...