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Project looks at the impacts of pets on autistic children

Project looks at the impacts of pets on autistic children

Pets are often used to support people, but few controlled studies have been done in medical settings. Researchers discuss the...

Battersea vows to replace Victorian kennels

Battersea vows to replace Victorian kennels

Paul O’Grady and Battersea dog Wilma start work on the new kennels. Charity in bid to raise £1.9m for state-of-the-art...

Cats to be tracked in new GPS study

Cats to be tracked in new GPS study

Scientists want to find out if rural cats have larger roaming territories than city cats. Scientists looking for owners in...

Changes to dangerous dog laws get royal assent

Changes to dangerous dog laws get royal assent

Changes to the law mean owners can be prosecuted if their dog attacks on private property. Tougher penalties for owners...

All the joys of spring

The joys of spring: chocolate and flowers…...

Jane Ellison

Behaviour services in practice

Dealing with a pet's unwated behaviour…...

VPT Editor

Ocular emergencies

A must-read on rapid assessment and prioritising treatment…...

VPT Editor

Collection, handling and staining of veterinary cytologic specimens

Achieving cost-effective, high quality cytological samples and an accurate interpretation…...

VPT Editor
Obesity message not getting through, says PFMA

Obesity message not getting through, says PFMA

More than 70 per cent of owners said they do not follow professional guidelines on portion size. Latest report suggests...

Gene study into aggressive canine behaviour

Gene study into aggressive canine behaviour

A study at the University of Lincoln hopes to establish a genetic link to impulsive aggression in dogs. Project aims...