A new survey to build up a picture of standards of animal welfare in the UK rabbit breeding industry has been launched by researchers at the…
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An online “pet calorie calculator” has been launched after a survey showed 22% of pet owners believe their animal is overweight, yet 86% still feed them…
Cat theft in the UK is becoming a soaring problem; a new study from pet insurance provider Direct Line has shown that cat theft has risen…
Household items including chocolate, grapes and alcohol top a list of ordinary items that are unwittingly putting people’s pets at risk. The everyday foods can lead…
The RSPCA has warned that pet owners should stop walking their cats around on a leash because they become stressed and agitated when they “lose control”.…
The British Veterinary Association’s Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey, which polled over 800 companion animal vets across the UK, has found that 90 per cent…
A new activity, where kids learn how to keep pets happy and healthy, has been unveiled at KidZania London, after 79 per cent of children visiting…
A new study suggests that older people should be given dogs on prescription to help increase their outdoor activity. Researchers at the University of Cambridge and…
With 1.2 million dogs in the UK suffering with canine arthritis, Hannah Capon MA Vet MB MRCVS has given up a successful 15-year career, to focus…
Thanks to funding from players of the People’s Postcode Lottery, PDSA is running a series of free pet first aid courses for pet owners this year.…
