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MEPs call for stricter measures to stop illegal pet trade

MEPs call for stricter measures to stop illegal pet trade

The resolution called for a common EU definition of puppy and kitten farms. EU-wide action plan encourages universal crackdown The...

Endoscopy foreign body retrieval study shows promising results

Endoscopy study shows promising results

Endoscopic foreign body retrieval in cats is associated with good overall outcomes. Research demonstrates a high success rate with few...

Warning issued after cat loses leg in car engine

Warning issued after cat loses leg in car engine

Former stray Saffy has made a full recovery and is said to be managing great on three legs. Saffy ‘lucky...

New DNA testing schemes for the Norwegian elkhound

New DNA testing schemes for the Norwegian elkhound

The Kennel Club has approved two new official DNA testing schemes for primary open angle glaucoma and chondrodysplasia in the...

Wales’ dog breeding laws to be revisited following calls for improvements

Wales’ dog breeding laws to be revisited following calls for improvements

A BBC documentary filmed over 12 months, found that poor animal welfare was still an issue in Wales. Government estimates...

Hip and elbow screening improves long-term dog health - study

Hip and elbow screening improves long-term dog health – study

"Breeders are increasingly choosing breeding stock with better scores," Dr Tom Lews, genetics research manager at the Kennel Club. Kennel...

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