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New app helps vets double rabies vaccination rates
Vets vaccinated 70 per cent of Blantyre’s dog population in just 11 days. Agile vaccine scheme tackles rabies threat in...
Animal owners urged to prepare for flooding
The RSPCA’ s water rescue team responded to around 250 calls in 2020. RSPCA water rescue teams on standby as...
Young Kennel Club launches challenge for young dog owners
Competitors who complete the challenge will receive a Young Kennel Club Dog Walk Challenge certificate and will be entered into...
Government updates guidance on dog walking in lockdown
Dog walkers are now permitted to leave the house more than once a day to meet their pet’s exercise needs....
US pet food recalled following deaths of 70 dogs
"Multiple product samples were tested…and found to contain very high levels of aflatoxins." – FDA statement. Tests revealed ‘very high...
RSPCA cared for more than 22,000 animals during 2020 pandemic
Several thousand operations were carried out across 2020, including a procedure to remove a hedgehog’s toe. Charity promotes vital work...
BVA calls for urgent action on ear cropping
"The government needs to work with vets and animal welfare charities to find a way to stop this abhorrent practice."...
Feline obesity problem worsening during pandemic
Five-year-old Paisley (pictured) was brought to Cats Protection last year at double her recommended weight. More than 3 million UK...
Whom to choose? Clearing confusion about appropriate behaviour and training referral services
In this article, Karen Wild, ASAB-Certificated Clinical Animal Behaviourist, explores the options for veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses and owners regarding the...
Blind kitten’s sight restored through liver operation
Purdy recovered well and after two months she was off her medication and all of her clinical signs had resolved....