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Charities unite to improve dog welfare and eliminate rabies

Charities unite to improve dog welfare and eliminate rabies

Rabies claims the lives of 60,000 people each year, 99 per cent of which are caused by dog bite transmission....

Defra announces ban on electric shock collars in England

Defra announces ban on electric shock collars in England

The Kennel Club continues to campaign to see regulations introduced in Scotland. The ban will come into force on 1...

Advice pack published on responsible parasiticide use

Advice pack published on responsible parasiticide use

The guidance aims to protect pets, people, and the planet. The resources are designed to help vets advise clients. A...

Rescue cat saves stray kitten

Rescue cat saves stray kitten

After going outside for the first time, rescue cat Sidney returned home with a rain-soaked kitten. Owner proud of newly...

Muddy Dog Challenge boosts Battersea’s coffers

Muddy Dog Challenge boosts Battersea’s coffers

Obstacles included a water crawl and a ‘lab-yrinth’. New Forest event raises nearly £100,000 for the charity. Dogs and their...

Cats Protection Announces National Cat Awards finalists

Cats Protection Announces National Cat Awards finalists

Dali was reunited with her owners after being stranded on a tiny island of rocks for a month. The charity’s...

Calls for poor dog breeding practices to end

Calls for poor dog breeding practices to end

"Let’s all work towards an end to cruel breeding practices solely based on human desires, prioritising their wellbeing above all...

RSPCA urges Government to ban import of cropped ear dogs

RSPCA urges Government to ban import of cropped ear dogs

A stray dog called Henry, had his ears cropped before being rescued in May 2022. 87 per cent of people...

New test developed to diagnose Brucella canis

New test developed to diagnose <i>Brucella canis</i>

The new test is able to measure antibody levels. The CBM assay is already being used in the USA. Researchers...

Ceva releases feline hypertension toolkit

Ceva releases feline hypertension toolkit

About 20 per cent of cats aged nine years or over are affected by the condition. The pack will encourage...