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Dog attacks on livestock up 45 per cent

Dog attacks on livestock up 45 per cent

The BVA is backing a campaign for dog walkers to keep their animals on leads when around livestock. FOI figures...

Students win awards for rescue centre research

Students win awards for rescue centre research

Lene Dahlerud’s FIV research won her an award from Cats Protection. Dogs Trust and Cats Protection scheme supports veterinary students...

Rabbit treatments detailed in new veterinary manuals

Rabbit treatments detailed in new veterinary manuals

The two new volumes for the veterinary care of rabbits, have been launched at the BSAVA congress today. New two...

Clinical study proves benefits of joint supplements on canine mobility

Clinical study proves benefits of joint supplements on canine mobility

Dr Matthew Pead and Dr John Howie at the BSAVA congress. Royal Veterinary College study found "significant" improvements over six week...

Cat "crisis" in UK

Cat “crisis” in UK

The RSPCA has warned of a cat crisis in the UK with its own rehoming centres at full capacity. Its says...

Dog summit hosted by Scottish Government

Dog summit hosted by Scottish Government

Topics discussed at the summit include dog licensing and microchipping. Government and welfare representatives give views on responsible ownership A...

Battersea heroine finally finds a new home

Battersea heroine finally finds a new home

Warren Higgs visited Foxy every day for two weeks to build her trust. Akita rehomed after spending more than a...

Two people contract TB from cats

Two people contract TB from cats

Public Health England says the risk of M. bovis passing from cats to humans is "very low". Health officials confirm...

Fatty treats fed to nearly three quarters of pets in Scotland

Fatty treats fed to nearly three quarters of pets in Scotland

Boxer Diesel weighs 58kg, around double his ideal weight. PDSA launches this year’s Pet Fit Club to tackle an "obesity...

Puppy trade calls rise by more than 30 per cent

Puppy trade calls rise by more than 30 per cent

Today MPs will discuss the puppy trade during a 10-minute rule bill in Parliament. RSPCA reports rising concerns over puppy...