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Genetic test identifies dogs’ risk of cruciate ligament damage
The findings enabled researchers to ascertain the genetic risk of developing cruciate ligament rupture in Labrador retrievers. The test only...

Charity appeals for audiobooks to help soothe dogs
Volunteer Susan began reading spy novels to The Ark’s long-stay residents six months ago. Spy novels are proving popular at...

Kennel Club pays tribute to The Queen
Her Majesty the Queen. Tony Allcock OBE thanks Her Majesty for her patronage. The Kennel Club has paid tribute to...

Half of pet owners would seek behaviour advice online, survey finds
The survey found that around half of all pet owners would search for animal behaviour advice online. New research from...

Dogs Trust calls for protections for renters with pets
Dogs Trust are currently experiencing record numbers of people needing to hand over their dogs. Charity reacts to Scottish Government’s...

Cats Protection makes official statement on new Prime Minister
Compulsory cat microchipping is a key matter for the charity, which has been highlighted in the new statement. Charity urges...

Charities join forces to support pets and people
“This is a powerful partnership which helps both people and animals at a time when our services are needed more...

Low risk of death from anaesthesia for dogs, study finds
“Decision-making based on the known can now replace fear of the unknown” – Dr Dan O’Neill, RVC. Findings could help...

ICatCare announces final congress event for 2022
The ‘Feline Fine’ event will focus on putting the organisation’s Cat-Friendly Priniciples into action within the veterinary clinic. ‘Feline Fine’...

Sphynx cat undergoes complex corneal graft
"Felicity’s right eye had a corneal sequestrum with evidence of ‘corneal melting’ at its periphery" – Adam Margetts. Corneoconjunctival transposition...