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Vets concerned by XL Bully definition

Vets concerned by XL bully definition

It will be illegal to keep an XL bully without a Certificate of Exemption from 1 February 2024. BVA and...

Webinars to look at canine joint and eye problems

Webinars to look at canine joint and eye problems

The webinars will be taking place in November. The webinars will look at available screening schemes. Two forthcoming webinars are...

XL bully laws enforced from 31 December 2023

XL bully laws enforced from 31 December 2023

Veterinary practices are asked to read the breed definition, follow RCVS’ Code of Conduct for euthanasia and keep owners informed....

Wolf gut bacteria may alleviate dog bowel disease

Wolf gut bacteria may alleviate dog bowel disease

“The modern dog diet, high in carbohydrates, does not reflect a wolf’s diet” – Bruce Seal. Study finds novel strain...

Greater range of firework noises affect dogs, research confirms

Greater range of firework noises affect dogs, research confirms

Researchers are planning to look at ‘doggy dens’ next. Dogs Trust offers advice to owners. New research has confirmed that...

Government releases advice on Brucella canis

Government writes to vets on Brucella canis

Cases of the zoonotic infection increased to 97 diagnoses so far from January to June 2023. The bacterial infection affects...