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Call for ban on shock collars in Scotland
Christine Grahame MSP hosted the event at Holyrood. Drop-in session on issue held at Holyrood. The Kennel Club and Scottish...
Owners of older dogs need clearer guidance, study finds
Owners can struggle to tell if changes are due to old age or a treatable condition. New research published as...
Vets warn about danger of Easter treats
Chocolate is toxic to dogs. Cases of chocolate toxicity are known to spike over Easter. With Easter fast approaching, the...
Ageing Canine Toolkit launched
The toolkit includes a checklist for pet owners to work through as part of a home triage. BSAVA PetSavers toolkit...
Most people unaware cropping dogs’ ears illegal, survey finds
Cropping a dog’s ears is illegal in the UK. New survey from Battersea comes as charity sees increase in practice....
Pet parasiticides polluting rivers, researchers find
Parasite treatments for pets often contain chemicals banned in agriculture. Toxic chemicals from parasite treatments found in UK waterways. Parasiticide...
Respiratory Function Grading training for Scottish and Welsh vets
The training day will deliver all the information required to become an assessor for the RFG scheme. The free training...
Study reveals feline periodontal disease risk factors
Periodontal disease is the most commonly diagnosed disorder in cats in the UK. Older cats are most at risk of...
New Dog Friendly Clinic scheme
The new subscription scheme will help practice staff develop dog behaviour knowledge and skills. Dogs Trust and BVBA scheme aims...
Former rescue dog praised for saving earthquake survivors
Davey successfully found three survivors of the earthquake in Turkey. Once helped by Dogs Trust, the springer spaniel is now...