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Weather forecast launched for dog owners

Weather forecast launched for dog owners

"We need to adapt our dog walking routines and general pet care behaviours to meet increasing temperatures" – Brian Faulkner....

Dogs prefer ‘baby-talk’ to adult speech, study shows

Dogs prefer ‘baby-talk’ to adult speech, study shows

This is the first neural evidence that dogs are tuned to speech that is directed specifically to them. They may...

Microchips reunite more cats with families

Microchips reunite more cats with families

The RSPCA says that these cases highlight just how important microchipping is, as all four had been microchipped. Success prompts...

Domestic abuse support service appeals for more dog fosterers

Domestic abuse support service appeals for more dog fosterers

Volunteers for the charity have fostered 211 dogs so far this year. Dogs Trust’s Freedom Project has seen demand grow...

Over 1,100 dogs ear-cropped since 2020, RSPCA says

Over 1,100 dogs ear-cropped since 2020, RSPCA says

“We don’t want this cruel procedure – which is essentially dogs being mutilated for money – to be normalised." –...

New otitis externa resources published

New otitis externa resources published

The free resources are available online. Dechra hopes to educate owners and support vets. The veterinary products company Dechra has...