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Kennel Club to offer Respiratory Function Grading at Crufts
This is the first time that The Kennel Club will be offering free Respiratory Function Grading Scheme assessments to brachycephalic...
Survey reveals need for consensus on canine FMT
The survey demonstrated a wide variety of methods used for preparation, dosage and administration of FMT in dogs. International survey...
Views sought on puppy purchasing
"We are interested in whether pandemic-related changes in puppy buying persisted into 2021" – Rowena Packer, RVC. RVC launches national follow-up...
Pets at risk of heatstroke as global temperatures rise – study
Around three-quarters of HRI in dogs were attirbuted to exercise. New research shows heat-related illnesses are likely to become more...
Pet theft reform campaigners nominated for award
The petition received over 143,000 signatures. Dr Daniel Allen and collaborators nominated for Petition Campaign of the Year. Campaigners who...
Wilko to allow dogs in most of its stores
Customers will be required to keep their pets on a lead. Customers will be required to keep their pets on...
BVA asks public to choose ‘hugs not pugs’ on Valentine’s Day
BVA president Justine Shotton has written to the Greeting Card Association, as well as large retailers such as Moonpig, Paperchase...
Three-quarters of UK renters affected by ‘no pets’ policies
The report found that 42 per cent of landlords would be willing to consider allowing pets if they could ask...
Huge increase in new rabbit breeders since lockdown
"The number of stray and dumped rabbits is the worst we have ever experienced" – Cinzia Delegate, co-founder of Little...
iCatCare supports the responsible use of parasiticides in cats
"While cats are likely to be lower contributors to this environmental contamination, effort should still be made to reduce the...