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Living in captivity

Living in captivity

Parrots normally vocalise loudly to communicate being alone. Recognising and preventing health and behavioural issues in exotic pets   Speaking...

Exotics Editor
'Major breakthrough' in fight against chytrid fungus

‘Major breakthrough’ in fight against chytrid fungus

Co-author Dr Garner said the findings represent a "major breakthrough" in the fight against Bd. Scientists manage to eliminate deadly...

Wildlife Editor
Making the most of the veterinary nursing team

Making the most of the veterinary nursing team

Kirstie Faulkner challenged audience members to review whether they are making efficient use of their nursing teams. Dedicated nurse clinics...

The human-animal bond: all take and no give

The human-animal bond: all take and no give

Prof Daniel Mills said that dog ownership can be divided into either passive or active forms. Health benefits of the...

Industry Editor
Thousands mourn heroic French police dog

Thousands mourn heroic French police dog

French national police said assault and explosives dogs are ‘indispensable’ for these types of operation (Image: Police Nationale/Twitter). Diesel was...

Millions of pets bought on impulse, report finds

Millions of pets bought on impulse, report finds

PDSA has launched #PawsFirst to highlight the problems caused by by people getting pets impulsively. Charity launch #PawsFirst campaign to...