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Atypical myopathy testing service launched
Atypical myopathy is caused by the ingestion of sycamore tree seeds or seedlings, which contain the toxin hypoglycin-A. RVC hopes...

RSPCA reveals Britain’s most ‘unloved’ pets
The American bull dog tops the list of pooches who spent the most time looking for love. American bull dogs...

French bulldog set to become ‘most popular breed’
New figures show there were 21,854 French bulldog registrations in 2016. Registration figures prompt ‘welfare crisis’ concern French bulldogs...

Study reveals owners’ motivations for pet blood donation
Some pet owners claimed that their dog’s status as a family member meant that they were expected to donate. Further...

Fresh calls to allow pets in care homes
Estimates suggest more than 140,000 elderly people who move into care homes or sheltered housing are forced to relinquish their...

Avian flu suspected in Suffolk
Further investigations are being carried out to determine the nature of the virus detected and to establish the possible source...