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Probiotics could reduce weight of obese dogs, study finds
Enterococcus faecium IDCC 2102 and Bifidobacterium lactis IDCC 4301 supported dogs in reducing their body fat. Study reveals older dogs...
National Cat Awards to include Vet of the Year category
Last year’s winner Zebby with his owner Genevieve Moss. Nominations open on 13 February. This year’s National Cat Awards, organised...
Group campaigns as proposed shock collar ban date passes
The group is urging Defra not to U-turn on its promise of a ban. Defra had announced the ban would...
Dogs’ surgery blood pressure risks linked to size, study finds
Dog that are brachycephalic, have poor health or slower heart rates are also at higher risk. Smaller dogs are more...
Dogs’ viewing preferences may support vision tests, study says
Dogs enjoyed watching content featuring other animals. Understanding video content responses could make ophthalmology more accurate. A survey of dog...
Kennel Club launches new DNA tests
The tests involve a cheek swab to gather DNA. New tests will check for breed-relevant disorders. The Kennel Club has...
Scotland announces XL bully ban dates
The new laws in Scotland will mirror those already in force in England and Wales. Owners will need an exemption...
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Flat-faced dogs have higher risk of shorter life, study finds
Flat-faced dogs, like the French bulldog, have a 40 per cent increased risk of shorter life. Data revealed that French...
XL bully ban comes into force
More than 35,000 XL bully dogs have been registered. It is now illegal to own an unregistered XL bully in...
Charity urges owners not to wash cats
Cats Protection recommends that owners only bathe their cat if told to by their veterinary practice. There has been an...