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Over six million pets not receiving boosters

Over 6.1 million pets in the UK are not receiving regular booster vaccinations putting them at risk of potentially deadly...

Quarter of Crufts dogs overweight

Quarter of Crufts dogs overweight

One in four dogs competing at Crufts is overweight, according to the University of Liverpool. Experts concerned show dogs may...

Investigation launched after spate of cat poisoning

Investigation launched after spate of cat poisoning

Over 40 cats have been killed by anti-freeze in Boston. 44 cats killed in Boston An investigation has been launched...

Cat charity highlights dangers of disinfectants

Cat charity highlights dangers of disinfectants

Drooling, redness and ulceration on the tongue of a cat, 12 hours after licking a patio treated with a cleaner...

Hamsters happiest in hammocks, study finds

Hamsters happiest in hammocks, study finds

Hamsters housed in cages with ledges, hammocks, chews and extra bedding are more optimistic. Enriched cages help creatures make more...

Vets and nurses support anti-BSL protest

Vets and nurses support anti-BSL protest

Two veterinary nurses have launched a campaign to end BSL. Campaign launched by two RVNs takes off   For the...

Dog friendly getaways may boost British tourism

Dog friendly getaways may boost British tourism

The Kennel Club are urging more businesses to recognise the opportunities in being dog friendly. Economy could benefit from an...

Illegal pet importers must be 'brought to justice'

Illegal pet importers must be ‘brought to justice’

Wood Green has seen a rise in the number of animals bought over the internet and subsequently rejected by their...

Eurostars backs development of canine cancer drug

Eurostars backs development of canine cancer drug

The drug will be an important contribution to the improvement of cancer treatment in dogs. Antivascular treatment to receive £1.4m...

Knowing when to let go…

There are two excellent, thought-provoking pieces that caught my eye in this week’s Veterinary Record [177(4) July 25 2015]. They...

David Watson