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Hospitals encouraged to explore animal therapy
Nearly all of those who had worked with animals during their career said it had benefited the patient. First nationwide...
Children benefit from family pets
“Our interactive programme encourages children to think about what animals need and they learn how they can be responsible towards...
Cat DNA study sheds light on domestication
All domestic cats are descended from the African wildcat or Felis silvestris lybica. Domestic cats ‘derived from the Near East...
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Scientists create warning system for flystrike
Owners are advised to check their animals regularly to ensure they are healthy, clean and able to groom themselves. Big...
Blue Cross reminds cat owners to microchip their pets
Blue Cross has seen many happy cases of reunions after a long stretch of time because the cat does have...
Spate of severe parvovirus cases in Hampstead
Vets have seen a spate of parvovirus cases that appear to be particularly virulent. Owners urged to keep up to...
MSPs vote in favour of tail shortening
Under the new legislation, up to a third of the tail may be removed. Proposals would permit tail docking for...
Dogs ‘may help older adults stay active’
“Ultimately, our research will provide insights into how pet ownership may help older people achieve higher levels of physical activity."...
Wolves and dogs share sense of fairness
Wolves and dogs refused to continue with the experiment when only the partner got a reward. Behaviour likely inherited from...