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Michael Gove ‘actively reviewing’ animal cruelty penalties
Environment secretary Michael Gove has said he is ‘actively reviewing’ current penalties for animal cruelty. Move welcomed by animal welfare...
Many pet owners unable to identify an emergency
The authors suggest that some pet owners may be using veterinary emergency services for convenience. Vets discuss scope for NHS...
‘Street Cats’ photography competition winners announced
Catan Ngan from Hong Kong was crowned overall winner for this stunning image of a Hong Kong community cat. Photographs...
Puppy smuggling still rife, investigation reveals
In 2016, almost 276,000 dogs travelled to Great Britain under the PET Travel Scheme. Undercover footage shows vets in Poland...
Kennel Club reclassifies chow chow to category two
Chow chow ‘best of breed’ winners will no longer require a veterinary health check at championship shows. Decision follows discussion...
Air gun attacks on animals to reach five-year high
The most targeted animals of air gun attacks are domestic cats. Most targeted animals are domestic cats Britain’s biggest animal...
Cash boost for Dementia Dog Project
More than 500 people living with dementia are set to benefit from the Dog Days. Charity to pilot a series...
US vets remove heartworm from cat’s femoral artery
Cardiologists removed a 13-centimeter heartworm through Stormie’s femoral artery. Removal ‘extremely rare’ in veterinary medicine US cardiologists have removed a...
BVA issues advice after celebrity saves dog with CPR
The veterinary profession has been working hard to highlight the significant health problems suffered by brachycephalic dogs and cats. Jodie...
Battersea highlights ‘worrying’ new trend for claw covers
Battersea vets removed the red claw covers while the cat was under anaesthetic. Charity concerned covers could be doing more...