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Public urged to think twice before buying a pet

Public urged to think twice before buying a pet

The new campaign launched last week to coincide with a peak in internet searches for puppies. Dogs Trust reveals the...

Royal Navy pays tribute to hero cat

Royal Navy pays tribute to hero cat

Simon was awarded the Dickin Medal for his bravery on HMS Amethyst, despite a serious shrapnel wound. Officers commemorate the navy...

Dogs process speech in similar way to humans

Dogs process speech in similar way to humans

Victoria Ratcliffe’s research revealed that dogs process human speech in a similar way to us. Dogs use different parts of...

Stray dog finds a new owner after 430-mile trek

Stray dog finds a new owner after 430-mile trek

Arthur followed the team through challenging conditions including knee-high mud. Arthur gets a new life and inspires a charity after...

Are dangerous dogs the victims?

Are dangerous dogs the victims?

Kendal Shephard More data needed on the factors surrounding dog bites, says vet "If we don’t consider a dog’s emotions,...

New litter tray monitors cat health

New litter tray monitors cat health

The litter tray device gathers data on weight, visit habits, waste and behaviour. Launch of novel device allows for early...

Nine in 10 vets believe in screening for inherited conditions

Nine in 10 vets believe in screening for inherited conditions

As well as for purebred pedigree dogs, testing and screening is also important for crossbreed dogs such as labradoodles. Vets...

Fifty cats euthanised after rabies case

Fifty cats euthanised after rabies case

The owner could not prove any of the 50 cats had been rabies vaccinated. Delaware health officials confirm rabies in...

Ninety per cent of vets fear antibiotic resistance

Ninety per cent of vets fear antibiotic resistance

78 per cent of small animal vets are concerned that antimicrobial resistance could affect their ability to control post-surgical infections....

Pets and Ebola: what are the risks?

Pets and Ebola: what are the risks?

There have been no reported cases of cats and dogs spreading Ebola to humans or other animals. AVMA issues advice...