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Brachycephalic cats ‘may suffer breathing problems’
Facial features like short noses are considered desirable for some pedigree breeds of cat. Concerned owners urged to contact their...
New insights on welfare impact of invisible fences
"…this new study suggests that with invisible electronic fences, at least, cats can be effectively contained without compromising their quality...
‘Tongue worm’ reported in imported dogs
‘Veterinary practitioners should be alert to the possibility of L serrata, particularly in imported dogs.’ Vets advised to be vigilant...
A closer look at the small print
Pet owners are being urged to look more closely at the fine print when choosing a pet insurance policy, as...
Help vaccinate stray dogs on World Rabies Day
Stray dogs in Freetown, Sierra Leone, are viewed as both a nuisance and threat to communities. Charity calls on veterinary...
‘Majority’ of vets asked to euthanise healthy pets
Euthanasia of healthy animals is the "hidden, tragic cost" of poor early socialisation, BVA president Sean Wensley said. Behavioural problems are a...
Wolves ‘more prone to risk taking’ than dogs
A wolf’s survival is dependent on hunting, which is successful 10-50 per cent of the time. Study examines foraging behaviour...
Unique survey reveals most common feline illnesses
Dental, oral, dental calculus and gingivitis were the most prevalent disease categories and diseases. Study also charts behaviour differences...
UK survey finds nearly one in three dogs has ticks
Concerns over Lyme disease prompted by rise. In the largest survey of its kind, the University of Bristol’s Big...
Over a quarter ‘never restrain dogs in the car’
According to Rule 57 of the Highway Code, drivers must make sure dogs and other animals are suitably restrained to...