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Southwold dachshunds smash world record
Dachshund owners from across the country travelled to join the fun. Over 2,000 dachshunds and their owners gathered for a...
Petting dogs increases emotional arousal
Petting the dog increased the activity in the prefrontal cortex the most. Study explores brain activity in dog-human interactions. A...
Cat-friendly veterinary visits
Lucy discussed building resilience to veterinary visits in cats. Lucy Hoile gives talk at BVNA. BVNA Congress kicked off today...
Morbidly obese dog sheds half its body weight
Roxanne can now run and play with her ball. RSPCA shares story to highlight pet obesity. An eight-year-old Staffordshire terrier...
Two-thirds of pets distressed during fireworks
Around 36 per cent of owners reported playing relaxing music to calm their pets during firework season. RSPCA reveals statistics...
More cat owners struggling to access veterinary care
More than a quarter of cat owners in the UK (37%) have experienced trouble accessing their vet in the last 12...
Partnership aims to improve dog welfare and rehoming
The partnership will include grants to support NGOs with pets in their care, in their facilities, or in building practical...
Border terrier research receives funding boost
Border terriers are predisposed to gall bladder mucoceles. A grant of up to £30,000 has been made available to study...
Pet abandonment on the rise as rehoming slows
“We’re beginning to see more animals coming into our care because their owners simply couldn’t afford to care for them...
RSPCA announces recipients of PawPrints Awards
Local authorities, housing providers and contingency planners across England and Wales recognised for their services to animals. Public bodies recognised...