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Vets lobby over compulsory microchip scanning

Vets lobby over compulsory microchip scanning

A number of owner-led campaigns for compulsory scanning have been growing momentum. Letter calls on ministers to oppose measure on...

RSPCA launches new strategy for animal welfare

RSPCA launches new strategy for animal welfare

The strategy aims to bring about an end to the illegal selling of puppies and kittens in the UK. Strategy...

Pyrenean sheepdog (smooth face) recognised by The Kennel Club

Pyrenean sheepdog (smooth face) recognised by The Kennel Club

The Pyrenean sheepdog (pictured) is a small breed of herding dog from the Pyrenees region of France. Herding dog joins...

Three new cases of Alabama rot confirmed

Three new cases of Alabama rot confirmed

Labrador retriever Molly was successfully treated for Alabama rot after contracting the disease just before Christmas. Outbreaks identified in Herefordshire,...

Vet charity tackles surge in global rabies cases across pandemic

Vet charity tackles surge in global rabies cases across pandemic

"We’ve reduced the incidence of human rabies deaths across all our project sites. We’re protecting dogs and we’re protecting children."...

Dogs Trust scoops award for puppy smuggling campaign

Dogs Trust scoops award for puppy smuggling campaign

The Puppy Smuggling Taskforce calls on MPs to support Dogs Trust in its efforts to prevent the illegal importation of...

Catnip may protect cats from mosquitoes

Catnip may protect cats from mosquitoes

The study suggests that catnip and silver vine could protect felines against mosquitoes. Study reveals insights into why cats go...

Health warning about rising obese pet trend on TikTok

Health warning about rising obese pet trend on TikTok

The term ‘chonky’ is a commonly used term on social media which implies that overweight dogs are cute and funny....

Study highlights risks of subcutaneous ureteral bypass placement

Study highlights risks of subcutaneous ureteral bypass placement

Major complications from SUB occurred in 48 per cent of the cats studied. Researchers analyse the medical records of 95...

Study finds adult admissions for dog bites tripled in 20 years

Study finds adult admissions for dog bites tripled in 20 years

Direct health care costs to the NHS for treatment of dog bites peaked at £71 million in 2017/2018. Researchers say...