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Study reveals owners’ motivations for pet blood donation

Study reveals owners’ motivations for pet blood donation

Some pet owners claimed that their dog’s status as a family member meant that they were expected to donate. Further...

Fresh calls to allow pets in care homes

Fresh calls to allow pets in care homes

Estimates suggest more than 140,000 elderly people who move into care homes or sheltered housing are forced to relinquish their...

Gaps in Toxocara knowledge ‘shocking’, says parasitologist

Gaps in Toxocara knowledge ‘shocking’, says parasitologist

knowledge ‘shocking’, says parasitologist Toxocara canis worms. Calls for One Health approach to research   Parasitologist Celia Holland is calling...

Dogs may mirror owners’ anxiety, study shows

Dogs may mirror owners’ anxiety, study shows

High cortisol variability, which is linked to more effective stress management, was found in dogs with owners that scored highly...

Escalating concerns about ‘designer cats’

Escalating concerns about ‘designer cats’

Scottish folds are bred to have ears that fold over, giving them a ‘baby-face’ look but the gene that affects...

New genetic testing initiative announced

New genetic testing initiative announced

The emergence of new DNA tests and testing laboratories has made choosing quality testing providers and DNA tests challenging. Online...