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Scottish SPCA launches manifesto for animals ahead of Holyrood election
"Animal welfare transcends political views and in the run-up to the election we will be campaigning hard to get cross-party...
Kennel Club appoints new genetics research manager
Dr Joanna J. Ilska (pictured) has worked as a quantitative geneticist for a number of years. Dr Joanna J. Ilska...
Study reveals dog breeds most at risk of anal sac disorders
Bracycephalic breeds such as Shih-Tzu are 2.6 times more likely to develop an anal sack disorder compared to long-faced dogs....
Dogs Trust Worldwide awards funding to support Thai neutering programme
The Soi Dog Foundation has neutered 250,000 dogs in Bangkok alone since 2016. Charity aims to neuter 80 per cent...
Researchers discover new gene defect that affects muzzle length in dogs
The American Staffordshire terrier (pictured) was one of the breeds found to possess both the normal and variant forms of...
Vets and animal charities back ear cropping petition
Reports of ear cropping to the RSPCA doubled in the past year. Petition calls on UK government to close loopholes...
Vets treat cat’s eyelid condition with human lip filler
Nala’s eye before (left) and after treatment. Novel procedure avoids the need for general anaesthesia. A kitten suffering from crippling...
Police launch public survey on dog theft
"I am incredibly eager to get more detail around this issue and understand residents’ views." Katy Bourne, Sussex PCC. PCCs...
RSPCA urges dog owners to start preparing now for return to work
"It’s important that you aren’t leaving your dog for too long during the day, or longer than they can cope...
Dogs Trust shares ongoing struggles of COVID-19
A still from the video advert which encourages people to seek help if they can no longer care for their...