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iCatCare promotes cat carrier training for vet visits
An iCatCare survey found that 50 per cent of cat owners struggled to get their cats into carriers. The charity...
Pets recognised in new Domestic Abuse Act
Almost half of professionals surveyed have seen domestic abuse cases where a pet has been killed. Guidance formally recognises economic...
Vets urged to take feline blood pressure readings
The mean age of hypertensive cats in the study was 13 years old. CEVA Animal Health reveals frindings from its...
FSA issues update on feline pancytopenia
A number of dry cat food samples were recently recalled over a potential link to feline pancytopenia. Investigation finds mycotoxins...
RSPCA concerned about Guinea Pig welfare
"Before we have even reached the peak of the summer months we are seeing hundreds of incidents involving Guinea Pigs."...
Vets in holiday hotspots ‘busier than ever’
Pet owners are being urged to seek advice about preventative healthcare before they go on holiday. Pet owners urged to...
Dogs may not reciprocate in food-giving interactions with humans, study finds
The study investigated whether dogs would reciprocate food-giving with humans. When given the opportunity, the dogs in the study did...
Labrador retrievers at significant risk of arthritis, research finds
The study found that Labrador retrievers are at greater risk of arthritis, lipoma and kennel cough. Study uncovers most common...
ADCH and Royal Canin highlight struggling animal rescues
Many animal rescue centres have had to downsize their staffing over the course of the pandemic. The two companies are...
Raw dog food ‘may be fuelling the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria’
Raw dog food was found to contain multidrug-resistant Enterocci. Researchers analyse raw dog food brands for Enterococci. Scientists are warning...