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Pets in rentals campaigners meet housing minister
A report found that just seven per cent of landlords advertise their properties as pet-friendly. "The door to the DLUHC...
Owners urged to prepare pets for New Year’s Eve
The RSPCA received 11,000 reports of animals terrified by fireworks to its new online reporting system this year. Vets raise...
US vets perform successful surgery behind rabbit’s eye
Lady Alaia McBiggs has recovered well from her operation. The team carried out a technique called marsupialization. US vets have...
Pandemic Puppies research receives funding boost
The team will explore elements of the bond between dog and owner. The funding will enable the team to follow...
Study seeks new treatments for oral cancer in dogs
The team aims to identify the biological markers that show whether the cancer is likely to spread. Findings could lead...
French bulldog no longer ‘typical dog’, says RVC study
"Social media and celebrity influence have really propelled the popularity of French bulldogs in recent years, but sadly, their ‘cute’...
Study highlights risks of early hydrotherapy following spinal surgery
The study recorded major complications in 26 dogs that had commenced hydrotherapy within five days of IVDE surgery. Major complications...
Report casts doubt over Dangerous Dogs Act
Section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act labels certain dog breeds as inherently aggressive and dangerous to public safety. Government-commissioned...
Vets respond to designer dog breeding investigation
Cane corsos were among the breeds with cropped ears most commonly seen by vets in the past year. The report...
PDSA vets warn against stick games
"We were stunned to discover that the stick from an innocent game of fetch had caused so much damage to...