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GPs “would prescribe pets” to improve patient health
The majority of GPs said animals had improved patients’ physical conditions. Majority of family doctors say pets improve patients’ mental...
New guidelines to help guide dog owners
Guide dog owner Jemma Brown from Southamption, whose dog Gus had to be retired after being attacked several times, has...
Greyhounds drugged to fix bets, Panorama reveals
While being secretly filmed, a trainer admitted to "stopping" his dogs – using drugs to slow them down. (file photo)...
Harness could “mitigate stress” in working dogs
For search and rescue dogs, the team added sensors that can detect environmental hazards such as gas leaks. New wearable...
Distemper case prompts pet travel warning
"Importation of dogs…has the potential to reintroduce other infectious diseases." Pet imports could cause rare infectious diseases to reemerge, vets...
Scotland ‘will not pursue compulsory muzzling’
The majority of respondents were in favour of compulsory microchipping. Government to explore the possibility of mandatory microchipping The Scottish...
Dog epilepsy research is ‘below par’
Epilepsy is the most common chronic neurological condition found in both dogs and people. RVC carries out the first ever...
Assistance dogs to use household appliances
Prototype designed to help dogs operate lights, appliances and doors Assistance dogs may soon be able to operate doors, lights...
No walks? No worries!
The book provides alternatives to physical exercise and provides guidance on specific skills. University of Lincoln issues guidance to owners...
Battersea calls for further action on dangerous dogs
Battersea are calling for a genuine government dog strategy to review and improve the way dogs are regulated. Charity concerned...