The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed Defra’s consultation on banning the use of shock collars in England, following a sustained joint campaign by BVA and…
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Professor Alex German and Georgia Woods, from the University Of Liverpool’s Weight Management Clinic, attended Crufts last weekend to help raise awareness of pet obesity. The…
RSPCA has revealed that it answers a call every two hours about pets or wildlife injured by litter, according to new figures. From a hedgehog with…
A study has found that almost one-in-three pugs suffer from gait abnormalities, including lameness and poor co-ordination, with the prevalence of these abnormalities increasing with age.…
Blue Cross has teamed up with a number of vet practices to offer discounted vet treatment for pet owners on a low income. The private practices…
A couch-potato lifestyle and excessive food consumption is fuelling a four-legged obesity crisis, the PDSA has warned. To help tackle the problem, the charity is searching…
The RSPCA has revealed the dog breeds waiting months for their new home. While most RSPCA dogs are rehomed within an average of 41 days, American…
Pets at Home has launched a series of workshops for children this half term at stores across the UK. The company said that parents are being…
Research from American Express has found that Brits spend £227 million a year to take their dog on holiday. The collective spend is based on an…
Dogs enjoy fewer walks in the winter – because their owners don’t like going out in the cold, a study has revealed. Research revealed 56 per cent…
