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International Canine Health Awards nominations open
Dr Maura Lyons won the 2023 Breed Health Co-ordinator Award for her work with Irish wolfhounds. The awards recognise excellence...
Brachycephalic cats taking longer to rehome, RSPCA says
A breeder may not make new owners aware of brachycephalic health issues in an effort to improve their chance of...
XL bully owners can now apply for exemption
The transition period will run until 31 January 2024. Transition period has started before ban comes into force. Owners of...
Experts to discuss ‘dangerous’ dogs at LVS
The Japanese Tosa is one of the breeds banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act. BVA panel will include the only...
Government urged to publish XL bully exemption info
From 1 February 2024, it will be illegal to own an XL bully without a Certificate of Exemption. Charity accuses...
Pet owners more attached to dogs than cats, study suggests
Danish pet owners were the least likely to get insurance for their cats. The difference appeared to vary depending on...
Third of cat owners significantly impacted by rising costs
Fourteen per cent of cat owners remain seriously concerned about how they will meet their cat’s needs in future. Cats...
Charity feeds stray pets near Ukraine front-line
Around 60 stray animals in Druzhkivka are being fed by Julia Biloborodko. Local organisations are caring for abandoned pets. In...
Vets concerned by XL bully definition
It will be illegal to keep an XL bully without a Certificate of Exemption from 1 February 2024. BVA and...
Webinars to look at canine joint and eye problems
The webinars will be taking place in November. The webinars will look at available screening schemes. Two forthcoming webinars are...