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Scotland urged not to rush XL bully ban

Scotland urged not to rush XL bully ban

The Scottish government plans to mirror XL bully legisation in force in England and Wales. Charities tell Scottish government to...

Scotland confirms plans to ban XL bully dogs

Scotland confirms plans to ban XL bully dogs

A date for the rules to come into force has yet to be set. Legislation will mirror the rules introduced...

WSAVA scholar to study canine distemper virus

WSAVA scholar to research canine distemper virus

Lotta Truyen has been named WSAVA 2023 Michael J Day Scholar. Lotta Truyen was awarded a grant to inform vaccine...

RSPCA advises Coronation Street on puppy farm story

RSPCA advises Coronation Street on puppy farm story

The storyline has seen a character come under suspicion of illegal puppy breeding. The storyline explores illegal puppy breeding and...

Scotland urgently reviewing XL bully policy

Scotland urgently reviewing XL bully policy

XL bully dogs will be banned in England and Wales from 1 February. Minister concerned that country could become “dumping...

Dogs Trust warns of cold weather dangers

Dogs Trust warns of cold weather dangers

Dogs Trust has released guidance to protect against winter dangers. Owners are advised to keep dogs away from ice. Dogs...

South Korea to ban dog meat

South Korea to ban dog meat

Consuming dog meat has declined in popularity in South Korea. It will be illegal to slaughter dogs for human consumption...

New questionnaire to identify dog mobility issues

New questionnaire to identify dog mobility issues

The questionnaire will detect mobility issues, even where they are mild. The results can detect even mild mobility problems. A...

Vets demand tighter rules for canine fertility clinics

Vets demand tighter rules for canine fertility clinics

There are estimated to be more than 300 unregulated canine fertility clinics in the UK. BVA and BSAVA want to...

Battersea centre’s longest-stay cat finds home

Battersea centre’s longest-stay cat finds home

Winnie spent 195 days in the charity’s care before her new owners found her. Winnie gains new home for the...