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Overwhelming response to feline nursing stream
Nurse delegates enjoying the ISFM Congress nursing stream. ISFM Congress 2017 attracts more than 900 delegates Organisers of the ISFM...

Owners urged to update microchip details
Battersea’s report suggests that vets routinely offer to register or update the microchip database on behalf of their clients. Report...

Royal Mail notes fall in dog attacks on postal workers
The figures come at the start of Royal Mail’s Dog Awareness Week. Figures mark start of Dog Awareness Week The...

Met Police seize over three dogs a day
The majority of seized dogs were banned breeds or deemed to be behaving dangerously in public. Majority banned breeds or...

Second case of Brucella canis in the UK
‘The case highlights again the need for veterinary professionals to be alert to the possibility of potentially zoonotic B canis...

Council takes action on dog waste
The Dog DNA pilot registration scheme aims to build up a database of dogs in Thanet. DNA registration scheme launching...

New technology saves dog’s leg from amputation
Eva with her owner Fiona Kirkland and vet Mr William Marshall. Technique designed to help landmine victims Glasgow vets have...

Brachycephalic dogs more susceptible to corneal ulcerative disease
The Kennel Club is calling on owners, breeders and vets to be vigilant for corneal ulcerative disease. Risk of corneal...

Scientists work with dogs to ID human remains
Researchers are now working with hospitals and police forces across the UK to establish how the data can be used...

Dementia Dog Project receives grant
The preliminary trials will benefit over 500 people living with dementia. Community ‘Dog Day’ events to help dementia sufferers...