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Retired police dogs charity celebrates milestone
The charity now supports more than 300 registered dogs. The charity has distributed more than £125,000 in grants. The Thin...
Dogs trained to detect deadly deer disease
Scientists trained pet dogs to identify the odour of CWD in samples of deer faeces. The dogs used their incredible...
Awareness of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel heart disease drops
Ninety-five per cent of respondents agreed that a dog breed’s popularity is influenced by celebrities and current affairs. Survey shows...
TheraPaws project receives funding boost
TheraPaws provides Animal Assisted Interventions to those needing support. Mayhew-run initiative provides animal assisted interventions. Animal welfare charity Mayhew has...
Dogs ‘genetically closer’ to wolves more likely to howl
"Although howling is present in most breeds’ repertoire, it lost its functionality due to changed social environment" – Fanni Lehoczki....
Charities urge Government to protect pet-owning renters
Only 46 per cent of landlords say they would allow tenants to keep pets. Landlords’ ‘no pet’ policies are causing...
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Researchers seek cats with FIP for new study
Until recently, FIP was an invariably fatal disease, but new research offers hope. The study aims to improve diagnosis, treatment...
Dogs Trust urges PM to act on mutilated dogs
It is illegal to crop a dog’s ears in the UK, but imports of dogs with cropped ears are currently...
Rottweilers ‘most at risk of cranial cruciate ligament rupture’
Researchers identified Rottweilers at most risk of developing cranial cruciate ligament rupture. Researchers at the RVC have examined the risk...
The Kennel Club launches dog activities survey
The Kennel Club wants to learn more about how the pandemic and cost-of-living crisis have affected dog activities. Researchers are...
