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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
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
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
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?
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
The litter tray device gathers data on weight, visit habits, waste and behaviour. Launch of novel device allows for early...
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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
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
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?
There have been no reported cases of cats and dogs spreading Ebola to humans or other animals. AVMA issues advice...