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Reaction to Nobivac L4 article
The VMD advises vets to make a clinical judgement about the benefits of Nobivac L4 to the individual dog. Veterinary...

Rise in indoor cats fuelling obesity, survey shows
Half of all vets believe that a rise in ‘house cats’ has contributed significantly to the surge in obesity, research...

Huge spike in abandoned dogs following Ebola
Currently there are just four vets in Sierra Leone trying to vaccinate stray dogs. World Animal Protection push to make...

Head teacher skydives for Autism Assistance dog
Amanda Dyson and assistance dog Jay representing Support Dogs (left) accept a £20,000 cheque from Anne Daniels. Liverpool school raises...

Dog owners urged to ‘think outside the gate’
Royal Mail’s Dog Awareness Week aims to raise awareness of the issue of dog attacks on postal staff. Seven posties...

Primary schools decorate dog mannequins for charity
Children from Bradwell Village School pose with their decorated dog mannequin. Dogs Trust to unveil a sensory garden at Hampton...

Chemical in the breath ‘could flag low blood sugar’
"Humans aren’t sensitive to the presence of isoprene, but dogs with their incredible sense of smell, find it easy to...

RHDV 2-like variant update published
Researchers investigating rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus (RHDV) 2-like variant have disclosed further evidence outlining its prevalence. Sarah McGowan and Bhudipa...

High iron levels prompt further recall
Risks resulting from solely consuming the pouches could include diarrhoea and vomiting. Hill’s Pet Nutrition issue precautionary update Elevated iron...

Annual dog meat festival begins in China
The HSI team reports that the atmosphere in Yulin is tense. Activists report tense atmosphere in Yulin An annual festival...