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Michael Gove ‘actively reviewing’ animal cruelty penalties

Michael Gove ‘actively reviewing’ animal cruelty penalties

Environment secretary Michael Gove has said he is ‘actively reviewing’ current penalties for animal cruelty. Move welcomed by animal welfare...

Many pet owners unable to identify an emergency

Many pet owners unable to identify an emergency

The authors suggest that some pet owners may be using veterinary emergency services for convenience. Vets discuss scope for NHS...

‘Street Cats’ photography competition winners announced

‘Street Cats’ photography competition winners announced

Catan Ngan from Hong Kong was crowned overall winner for this stunning image of a Hong Kong community cat. Photographs...

Investigation reveals true extent of puppy smuggling

Puppy smuggling still rife, investigation reveals

In 2016, almost 276,000 dogs travelled to Great Britain under the PET Travel Scheme. Undercover footage shows vets in Poland...

Kennel Club reclassifies chow chow to category two

Kennel Club reclassifies chow chow to category two

Chow chow ‘best of breed’ winners will no longer require a veterinary health check at championship shows. Decision follows discussion...

Air gun attacks on animals to reach five-year high

Air gun attacks on animals to reach five-year high

The most targeted animals of air gun attacks are domestic cats. Most targeted animals are domestic cats Britain’s biggest animal...