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Similarities in dog and human intelligence
Dogs that were faster or more accurate in one task were more likely to be so in others. Study finds...

Vets warned of monensin toxicity in dogs
So far, almost all reports involve farm dogs but due to the bolus regurgitation process, dogs walked on farmland are...

Alliance calls on EU to tackle illegal pet trade
Around 60 organisations from 20 member states attended the event. Organisation proposes Action Plan for better legislation An event was...

Puppy buying report launched at Westminster
"Puppy farming dogs, breeding high volumes of puppies, are abhorrent practices to British puppy buyers." Findings provide fresh insight into...

One Health approach saves little dog with heart condition
Veterinary surgeons and paediatricians in the US have joined forces to save a dog with a life-threatening heart condition. The...

New study differentiates accidents from abuse
Car accidents and non-accidental blunt force trauma cases in cats and dogs present with different types of injuries, according to...

One in three pet insurance claims rejected, survey finds
A new survey suggests one in three pet insurance claims are declined, prompting owners to use credit cards and payday...

Enrichment cuts rabbits’ stress levels by half, study finds
Amy observed eight rabbits for five days so that she could measure the ‘control level’ of cortisol. Tunnels found to...

Increase in fatal shootings leads to new legislation appeal
Many victims of air gun attacks are left blind or partially sighted. 44 per cent of vets have treated cats...

New York plans to ban cat declawing
Cat declawing is illegal in Britain, Australia and several European countries. US veterinary organisations oppose the ban New York is...