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Vets urge owners to rethink dog walks in hot weather

Vets urge owners to rethink dog walks in hot weather

Ten times as many dogs need veterinary treatment for heat-related illness following exercise as for being overheated in cars. Study...

Dog personality not determined by breed – study finds

Dog personality not determined by breed – study finds

Researchers showed that behavioural characteristics ascribed to modern breeds are polygenic, environmentally influenced, and found, at varying prevalence, in all...

Vets confirm two further cases of CRGV

Vets confirm two further cases of CRGV

Alabama Rot affects the kidneys, and has a 90 per cent mortality rate. Dog owners urged to be vigilant.  Two...

New RVC research predicts canine life expectancy

New RVC research predicts canine life expectancy

"These life tables offer an important insight into the life expectancy of popular dog breeds in the UK" – Dr...

RNLI rescues spaniel stuck in cove

RNLI rescues spaniel stuck in cove

Pictured: Woody at Port Isaac RNLI boathouse, safe after his dramatic rescue. Woody fell off a cliff, and had been...

Study seeks dog owners for harness design research

Study seeks dog owners for harness design research

"This is really important in helping owners to make informed decisions about harnesses that are most suitable for their dog"...