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Mountain rescue dog awarded ‘animal OBE’
Skye pictured with her prestigious PDSA Order of Merit. Border collie Skye has been honoured for 11 years of service. A...
Update on The Kennel Club Ukraine appeal
The Trust is hoping to reach the next milestone of £250,00 raised. The campaign has raised £228,000 so far. The...
ISFM celebrates 10 years of cat-friendly clinics
ISFM ran another cat-friendly clinic competition to mark the occasion. The organisation has accredited 2570 clinics. International Society of Feline...
Vets collaborate to supply medicines to Ukraine
The group is appealing for supplies to help treat a range of animals, including domestic pets, pigs and zoo animals....
New DNA testing schemes for Labrador retrievers approved
The tests screen for two inherited eye disorders in Labrador retrievers. The tests screen for macular corneal dystrophy and Stragadt’s...
iCatCare announces new CEO
Pictured: Nicola Martin, new CEO of International Cat Care. Veterinary surgeon Nicola Martin will be taking over the role. Cat...
Theme announced for RAW 2022
Almost half of UK rabbits live alone. ‘Room for Rabbits’ will focus on improving rabbits’ housing. The Rabbit Awareness Awareness...
Study identifies new breed associations for Cushing’s syndrome in dogs
Dogs with Cushing’s syndrome were identified by searching electronic patient records of primary-care veterinary practices. Breeds include the Border terrier...
National Pet Month to support pandemic pet owners
National Pet Month takes place during April to raise awareness of responsible pet ownership. This year’s campaign will see a...
Defra to consult on pet microchipping reforms
The proposed changes will apply to cats and dogs. The department is seeking views on improvements to the database system. ...