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Tough new dog law comes into force

Tough new dog law comes into force

Owners who do not take steps to prevent a dog attack could now face fines of up to £20,000 Police...

Dog euthanasia sets "a dangerous precedent"

Dog euthanasia sets “a dangerous precedent”

Prof. Michael Day warns of increasing concerns about the role of dogs in ebola transmission. Calls for dogs exposed to...

Survivor pups scoop top prize at Hearing Dog Awards

Survivor pups scoop top prize at Hearing Dog Awards

Penny and Panda beat the odds and overcame serious health problems. They are now undergoing training to become Hearing Dogs....

Whose responsibility is animal welfare?

Whose responsibility is animal welfare?

James Yeates Veterinary nurses are legally mandated – and morally and ethically required – to implement animal welfare As well...

Jury still out on best approach to cruciate repair

Jury still out on best approach to cruciate repair

Julian Hoad The debate on the management of cruciate disease continues… In a lively presentation at the BVNA Congress, orthopaedic...

Mycobacteria and the Moggie

Mycobacteria and the Moggie

Ruth Gostelow Up to 10 per cent of the UK feline population may show evidence of contact with this group...

Education answer to pet rabbit welfare problems

Education answer to pet rabbit welfare problems

Dr Claire Corridan "So many problems we see in rabbits come down to husbandry," says Dr Claire Corridan. So many...

Understanding cats and the consequence of stress in their lives

Understanding cats and the consequence of stress in their lives

Dr Andy Sparkes Time for a better understanding by practices of what causes stress in cats During a session at...

Over 100 Ipswich cats disappear

Over 100 cats reported missing in Ipswich

A Facebook page called Ipswich Missing Cats has received reports of 108 missing cats. Suffolk cat owners fear their pets...

Cats and the law guide published

Cats and the law guide published

The guide is "a highly valuable addition to our knowledge." Booklet provides advice and information about cats’ legal status The...