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Government responds to greyhound welfare report
The report recommends that the 2010 Regulations are amended to require the publication of essential welfare data relating to injury,...
Sharp rise in rabbits looking for new homes
Rabbit Awareness Week is an annual event that brings together vets, pet retailers, welfare charities, manufacturers and owners. RSPCA marks...
Study suggests cats understand the laws of physics
The researchers found that the cats were more attentive to the containers that rattled when shaken in anticipation of a...
Companion animal trials to help human patients
The study focuses on dogs because of the similarities between their cancers and human cancers. Researchers test innovative treatment options ...
MPs debate fireworks petition
Some MPs raised concerns about the impact that tougher regulations might have on the fireworks industry. No plans to extend...
Risk of microchip problems ‘likely to be very low’
The majority of reports involved microchip migration. VMD publishes first report on adverse events The risk of animals having an...
Firefighters pay tribute to last 9/11 search dog
Firefighters salute Bretagne as she makes her way into the hospital to be euthanized. 16-year-old Bretagne described as ‘one of...
Dogs domesticated twice, new study suggests
Findings show that dogs were first domesticated from geographically separated wolf populations on opposite sides of the Eurasian content. Emerged...
Survey shows support for tougher cat population measures
Anyone found breaking the Animal Cruelty Act 2006 could face up to five years in prison and a £20,000 fine....
Blue-green algae found at Brooklands lake
‘There is no effective way to prevent or remove blue-green algae from waters like Brooklands Lake.’ (stock photo) Members of...