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Seven year ban for West Yorkshire woman who left dog with...
A woman who failed to get veterinary treatment for her dog who was suffering from serious health issues has been disqualified from keeping animals for seven years.
Abigail Barker of Raylands Way in Leeds, left female French bulldog Cookie with what a vet described as ‘severe’ skin lesions and a...
Vets4Pets share the usual side to vet life
National veterinary group, Vets4Pets highlight the weird and wonderful cases that are rarely seen in a veterinary practice.
As in human health care, vets often treat a diverse range of weird and wonderful cases in their practices – but what are some of the more unusual ones?
From dogs swallowing foreign...
RSCPA showcase some rats hoping to find new homes this Chinese...
The rats in RSPCA care are hoping the Chinese New Year may bring them some luck and a new home.
The Year of the Rat begins on January 25 and as the first sign in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac, it is associated with new beginnings.
The rats at...
Some of the nation’s snooziest pets in pictures
Snoozy pets have stolen the hearts of the nation, as photos flood in for a competition to find the UK’s sleepiest animals.
Recent research revealed that over a third of Brits don’t let their pets sleep in or on their own bed, meaning they often need to find somewhere else...
First dogs of 2020 go to new homes from Dogs Trust
The new decade got off to a paw-some start for four lucky dogs, who were among the first to be rehomed by Dogs Trust in 2020.
Snow, a four-month old Maltese Terrier, was the first to leave the charity’s Evesham rehoming centre, going to his forever home with Marcello Cossali-Francis...
PDSA offers top tips for ‘socialising’ your pet
Taking on a puppy or kitten is an exciting time and a learning curve, and in order for them to become happy and confident adults, it’s important your pet has a variety of positive experiences when young.
Encouraging lots of socialisation with other pets, people and situations is incredibly important...
What does Brexit mean for your dog?
When millions of people voted for Brexit in 2016, the impact it would have on taking your pet on holiday was probably the last thing on anyone’s mind.
Several years down the line and with Britain finally due to leave the EU on the 31st January, the experts at Gudog...
New milestone in state-of-the-art Kettering veterinary hospital project
Improved facilities for treating poorly pets are a step closer for a Kettering vet practice thanks to progress on a £1.3 million new hospital project.
External works on the new home for Northlands Veterinary Hospital in Station Road are now complete and the internal fit-out is due to begin.
Once finished...
RSPCA sets out its ‘red lines’ at UK’s last ever EU...
The RSPCA has set out five important recommendations for animal welfare amid fears that standards could be under threat in a free trade agreement.
As the EU (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill nears completion, it contains no references to animal welfare, despite the government’s manifesto promises. This means there is no legal...
New study reveals hip and elbow screening improves long-term dog health
A new study has revealed a marked general improvement in hip and elbow scores for some of the UK’s most commonly health-screened dog breeds.
Th research, carried out by the Kennel Club’s Health team, examined the importance and impact if health schemes for hip or elbow dysplasia on the long-term...
Celebrities brave the cold to Sleep The Streets with Barking Heads
Dog-loving celebrities joined Barking Heads for a sleep out in London to raise awareness about the hardships faced by homeless people and their dogs.
TOWIE star, Pete Wicks, supported by fellow DOTS ambassador actor Peter Egan, braved temperatures of minus one to ‘sleep out’ on the streets of central London...
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Pet health expert warns of seven dangers to your dog this...
A leading pet health expert is warning of the dangers faced by dogs venturing into the outdoors this winter.
Pet Nutritionist and Veterinary Advisor for Burns Pet Nutrition, Emily Boardman says it’s important that dog owners are aware of the potential hazards that the colder months bring when walking dogs.
From icy...
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