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New testing schemes for Beagles approved
Two new DNA testing schemes have been approved by the Kennel Club. Will test for Factor VII deficiency and Imerslund-Grasbeck...
Children facing emotional difficulties turn to pets
"These children not only turn to their pets for support when faced with adversity, they do so even more than...
‘Paddington Bear’ dog to star at Canine Partners event
Ian Russell, from Aberdeen, was selected by the Scottish SPCA out of hundreds of people who all offered to give...
Dog poo to be DNA tested
A cheek swab is used to collect DNA, which is then stored in a registry by PooPrints UK. Barking council...
New Welsh dog breeding regulations come into force
The requirements will include the introduction of a minimum staff ratio of one attendant for every 20 adult dogs. Regulations...
Police dog awarded posthumous ‘OBE’
PC Andy Crouch with Jake. PDSA Order of Merit awarded for over £5 million worth of finds An extraordinary police...
Pet sellers and breeders to be registered by 2020
A sharp rise in the illegal pet trade in the UK and Europe has been a cause for concern in recent...
Vets participate in Big Tick Project
"In Great Britain the distribution of ticks is estimated to have expanded in the last ten years by 17 per...
High-pitched sounds cause seizures in elderly cats
The new syndrome has been termed feline audiogenic reflex seizures (FARS). Tin foil, metal spoons and the crinkling of paper...
Northern Ireland extend Welfare of Animals Act consultation
The closing date for the consultation has been extended due to recent concerns raised in relation to dog breeding. Review...