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Kennel Club opens new art exhibition
Ch Potterdale Classic of Moonhill (Cassie) Crufts Best in Show Winner 1989, oil on canvas by Julie Brenan. (c) Private...

Charity reports rise in owners looking to give up their dog
Dogs Trust has reported a 100 per cent rise in the number of people visiting its ‘give up your dog’...

Third party sale of small animals banned in Wales
"It is our duty to do what we can to ensure as many of our pets as possible have the...

New resources for advising owners on puppy socialisation
"This accessible guide gives invaluable support when discussing socialisation with clients." – Sheldon Middleton, BSAVA president. The resources have been...

Cat fur colour patterns linked to key gene
DKK4 has been discovered to regulate the early development of colour patterns in domestic cats. Stanford researchers have discovered some...

Study reveals insights on bacterial infections in dogs
“Finding new species of this important family of bacteria adds to our knowledge base" – Dr Gavin Paterson. Findings could...

New blood test for heart disease in companion animals
The test can detect heart disease in cats and dogs before symptoms appear. Test has the potential to ‘revolutionise’ veterinary...

Vets urged to submit neutering data to national audit
Practices can use the results to carry out their own audits and produce internal benchmarks, guidelines and checklists to help...

New research reveals dog breeds at risk of ear infections
The study is the largest of its kind to use anonymised veterinary health records to better understand why dogs in...

Partnership to develop antimicrobial treatment guidelines
Dr Lisbeth Rem Jessen. ENOVAT and WSAVA team up to make recommendations accessible on a global scale. The World Small...