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Awareness of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel heart disease drops

Awareness of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel heart disease drops

Ninety-five per cent of respondents agreed that a dog breed’s popularity is influenced by celebrities and current affairs. Survey shows...

TheraPaws project receives funding boost

TheraPaws project receives funding boost

TheraPaws provides Animal Assisted Interventions to those needing support. Mayhew-run initiative provides animal assisted interventions. Animal welfare charity Mayhew has...

Dogs 'genetically closer' to wolves more likely to howl

Dogs ‘genetically closer’ to wolves more likely to howl

"Although howling is present in most breeds’ repertoire, it lost its functionality due to changed social environment" – Fanni Lehoczki....

Charities urge Government to protect pet-owning renters

Charities urge Government to protect pet-owning renters

Only 46 per cent of landlords say they would allow tenants to keep pets. Landlords’ ‘no pet’ policies are causing...

Researchers seek cats with FIP for new study

Researchers seek cats with FIP for new study

Until recently, FIP was an invariably fatal disease, but new research offers hope. The study aims to improve diagnosis, treatment...

Dogs Trust urges Prime Minister to act

Dogs Trust urges PM to act on mutilated dogs

It is illegal to crop a dog’s ears in the UK, but imports of dogs with cropped ears are currently...