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MPs back Harvey's Law

MPs back Harvey’s Law

A petition campaigning for a change in the way authorities deal with pets killed on the roads received over 122,000...

One special rescue dog set to meet the Queen

One special rescue dog set to meet the Queen

Anyone who has adopted a Battersea dog can enter by tweeting a photo or video of their pooch to @BDCH....

Canine leptospirosis cases on the rise

There has been an increase of canine leptospirosis cases in Somerset, according to a letter published in Veterinary Record (Vol...

First DNA test for canine glaucoma launches at AHT

Gavin Robertson is chairman of the Basset Griffon Vandeen Club and owner of best in show 2013 winner Jilly. Researchers...

Sight matters more to cats than smell

Sight matters more to cats than smell

It’s all in the eyes: sight is more important to cats than smell when it comes to finding food. Study...

Can you diagnose a seizure using just a video?

  With advances in mobile phone technology, vets are now commonly presented with videos of dogs and cats having "funny...

Vets urge dog owners to consider the welfare of livestock

As lambing season approaches, vets are reminding dog owners to keep their animals under close control near livestock and to...

Farm Animal Editor
Owners urged to get their cats spayed

Owners urged to get their cats spayed

"Most owners would be reluctant to let their cat have a second litter of kittens having gone through the process...

VNonline Editor
GPS collars 'can monitor response to treatment'

GPS collars ‘can monitor response to treatment’

Edinburgh vets hope to use GPS collars in future to learn more about how physical activity affects disease. Vets study the...

Organised animal fighting on the increase

Organised animal fighting on the increase

"People are deliberately breeding, training and fighting animals for the sole purpose of inflicting suffering." RSPCA reports increase of 33...