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Shock collar ban remains in Wales
The review concluded that the scope for misuse of shock collars is too great. Animal welfare concerns ‘outweigh the benefits’...
Tougher penalties for dangerous dog offences
Pitbulls are one of four banned breeds in the UK. New sentencing guidelines reflect changes in the law Harsher...
World-first open heart surgery carried out at RVC
The world's first open heart surgery to treat a stenotic tricuspid valve in a dog has been successfully carried out...
Osteoarthritis study hopes to find out more about pain
Bristol researchers are hoping to find out more about osteoarthritis (OA) in dogs and ultimately improve treatments for pain,...
Controversy over Crufts ‘best of breed’
Many were concerned about the dog’s sloping back and apparent difficulty walking. German shepherd’s sloping back prompts concern Crufts has...
Vets raise concerns about rabbit welfare
As parents gear up to buy their children their own Easter bunny, vets have raised their concerns about the health...