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Cats reduce exam-related stress, survey finds

Cats reduce exam-related stress, survey finds

The majority of respondents (55 per cent) said that having a cat around when studying helped to calm their nerves....

Humans can understand different dog growls – study

"Dog owners recognised better the context of the growls compared with participants who did not own a dog." Women and...

Genome sequencing reveals cause of rare feline diseases

Genome sequencing reveals cause of rare feline diseases

Dr Lyons and her team genetically sequenced the DNA of more than 50 cats. Results will inform breeding strategies US...

Study ranks chickens sixth most popular pet

Study ranks chickens sixth most popular pet

Around 600,000 households in the UK now keep domestic fowl as pets. 2017 PFMA report reveals state of the pet...

Scotland introduces ‘mixed bag’ of animal welfare measures

Scotland introduces ‘mixed bag’ of animal welfare measures

The measures include new legislation permitting vets to shorten the tails of spaniels and hunt point retrievers. BVA disappointed over...

Vets raise concern over online animal trade

Vets raise concern over online animal trade

The scale of online advertising for pets has risen significantly in recent years. Letter calls for better regulation Some of...

New DNA testing scheme for vizslas

New DNA testing scheme for vizslas

The breed’s popularity has risen steadily over the years, and the population is now more than double what it was...

First veterinary monoclonal antibody receives EU approval

First veterinary monoclonal antibody receives EU approval

Cytopoint (lokivetmab) is used to treat the clinical signs associated with atopic dermatitis in dogs. Cytopoint provides relief from atopic...

Largest dog breed study yet offers new insights

Largest dog breed study yet offers new insights

The research suggests dogs were first selected and bred for performing certain tasks, such as herding goats or cattle. New...

Vets warned against rise in pets with fleas

Vets warned against rise in pets with fleas

‘Veterinary professionals must be prepared to see increasing numbers of pets infested with fleas, with increased numbers of fleas per...