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Probiotics could reduce weight of obese dogs, study finds

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...

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National Cat Awards to include Vet of the Year category

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...

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Group campaigns as proposed shock collar ban date passes

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...

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Dogs’ surgery blood pressure risks linked to size, study finds

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...

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Dogs’ viewing preferences may support vision tests, study says

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...

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Kennel Club launches new DNA tests

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...

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