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An inconvenient truth
Quality of life assessment and ethical decision-making are areas that companion animal vets must navigate regularly, as James Yeates explains…...
Majority want Brexit to improve or maintain animal welfare
New research by the RSPCA has revealed that 80 per cent of people would like to see an improvement to...
Study links tinned food to increase in Bisphenol A
BPA in the dogs increased almost three-fold after being on canned diets for two weeks. US researchers assess BPA within...
Vets confirm new cases of Alabama rot
Dog owners are being urged to contact their vet if they have any concerns about Alabama rot. Dog owners urged...
Explosive detectors improved by ‘active sniffing’
Every five seconds, dogs exhale to reach out, pull and then inhale to deliver a nose full of smells. Researchers...
Pets ‘help with long-term mental health issues’
Sixty per cent placed their pets in the central ‘most important’ circle. Study finds pets play a range of positive...
Fire service pays tribute to ‘hero’ rescue dog
Holly with her handler Neil Woodmansey. Labrador Holly worked for Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Tributes have been paid to a...
BSL has failed, London Assembly members say
It is understood that the Metropolitan Police alone will destroy around 300 dogs seized by officers this year. Motion calls...
One in three vets suspect illegal imports
Half of vets raised concerns about illegal imports of French bulldog puppies. Suspicions raised by foreign microchips A third of...
Pets ‘could save NHS £2.45b a year’
"Vets are well aware how important companion animals are to their owners." Report explores the economic impact of UK pets...