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Battersea dog finds a home with Holby doctor
Actor Jules Knight with Honey. A mischievous Battersea dog has been adopted by TV personality Jules Knight A former Battersea...

More than a quarter of owners leave their dog in the car
The Dogs Trust has launched a video featuring a melting dog ice sculpture, to raise awareness of the risks of...

Cat charity launches Garden Cats Guide 2014
Thousands of litters of kittens are being born in gardens across the UK Guide aims to reduce numbers of feral...

Britain’s rarest dog breed sees a revival
Skye terriers are said to be rarer than giant pandas. Skye terriers have seen a ten-fold increase so far this...

Vets grow dog jawbones using 3D printing
Skull of a dog with temporomandibular joint ankylosis. New procedure allows surgeons to regrow the full arch of the jaw...

Fewer visitors could improve rescue dog welfare
Researchers found the dogs were more relaxed when they met potential rehomers on a one-to-one basis, away from kennels. Research...

AHT releases initial findings from cushing’s disease study
AHT needs more responses from vets to come to any firm conclusions. Clinical signs in dogs vary according to breed, study...

Animal welfare should be part of the curriculum, say teachers
A survey revealed the majority of teachers would educate children about animal welfare if they had time. Survey reveals the...

PDSA awards posthumous award to courageous canine Sasha
Sasha’s former handler Sergeant Major Andy Dobbs with retired military working dog Fire. A military working dog was yesterday remembered...

Border collies help reduce seaside bacteria
CMU researchers are working with collies to reduce the level of E. coli in water and sand. Dogs used to chase...