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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
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...

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...

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