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Report calls for ‘pet-friendly officer’ for homeless dog owners
The report highlights the barriers facing homeless pet owners, such as access to safe accomodation and support. ‘Pet-Friendly Paw-licy’ highlights...
One in four pet owners admit to missing vet appointments during pandemic
Pet owners revealed that fears around the spread of COVID-19 were the main reason for missed appointments. Survey reveals impact...
New study could help improve adoption rates in dog shelters
The team hopes that these findings will help improve welfare for shelter dogs by reducing the stress that comes from...
Study highlights differences in how epilepsy is diagnosed
One in 160 dogs under first opinion veterinary care are affected every year by seizures. VetCompass research supports calls for...
‘Sloped backs’ affect movement of German shepherds, study suggests
The study revealed that German shepherd dogs support more weight on their forelimbs. Researchers assess the impact of body shape...
New study reveals evidence of canine diversity as far back as the Ice Age
This study of ancient genomics involved extracting and analysing DNA from skeletal material. Ancient DNA provides insight into history of...