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Charity worried by rise in 'designer' dog rescues

Charity worried by rise in ‘designer’ dog rescues

The number of unwanted crossbreeds and fashionable or ‘designer’ dogs taken in by the charity is climbing. Demand for certain...

Breed clubs urged to ‘give a dog a genome’

An initiative to improve dog health by using the latest technology available in genetics research has been launched by the...

British vets call for complete ban on electric collars

British vets call for complete ban on electric collars

Research shows that electric pulse collars are no more effective than methods of positive reinforcement. Consultation raises a number of...

New insights into dog genetics

New insights into dog genetics

Dogs and humans share more than 350 diseases, including lymphoma and hip dysplasia. Largest study to date offers clues for...

Thousands back Scrap the Puppy Trade campaign

Thousands back Scrap the Puppy Trade campaign

The RSPCA have rescued over 1,000 dogs in the past three years. Petition calls for mandatory licensing  Tens of thousands...

Kennel Club announce new DNA test for cocker spaniels

Kennel Club announce new DNA test for cocker spaniels

Acral mutilation syndrome leads to lesions on distal extremities caused by self-mutilation. New test will be offered by Antagene A...

One in 10 not happy with pet insurance

One in 10 not happy with pet insurance

For 16 per cent of the survey’s respondents, regular communication with their pet insurer was ‘poor’ or ‘very poor’. Cost...

Rise in dog imports prompts concern

Rise in dog imports prompts concern

Pet imports have been a source of rising unease since the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) was relaxed in 2012. Defra...

Sight loss patients with depression “left to suffer emotionally,” says Guide Dogs

Almost half of all people with sight loss suffer clinical depression, but they are not being diagnosed or given the...

Ex-police officer sells house to save charity

Ex-police officer sells house to save charity

"I’m now such a part of the furniture that people are surprised when they learn I’m a volunteer – they...

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