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Dogs Trust calls on chancellor to help struggling owners
Dogs Trust has seen a 33 per cent rise in the number of owners calling about giving up their pet....
Wales’ new chief veterinary officer starts role
Dr Richard Irvine has started his new role as Wales’s new chief veterinay officer. Dr Irvine joins the Welsh government...
New report on greyhound racing in Scotland
The Scottish Animal Welfare Commission has published a report on the welfare of racing greyhounds in Scotland. The report calls...
Concern as pet owners delay vet visits
BVA estimates that one in five pets are not receiving treatment soon enough. Financial reasons are the main factor, survey...
BVA president calls for progress on Kept Animals Bill
The Kept Animals Bill could help protect against imported canine diseases such as Brucella canis. President uses speech at London...
Dog attacks on the rise, investigation finds
There were almost 22,000 reports of dog attacks on people and assistance dogs in 2022. Attacks increased 34 per cent...