New research has shown a change is needed in how veterinarians communicate with and advise animal owners, to promote engagement with their advice and protect the…

The Pet Food Manufacturers Association says a BBC2 programme which claimed many pet foods failed to meet regulatory guidelines was an “unbalanced and inaccurate portrayal of…

New findings show that many pet owners are inadvertently putting their rabbits on the road to ill-health through incorrect feeding and management. Misconceptions about feeding mean…

Dog owners are being warned to keep potentially fatal chocolate treats away from their pets this Easter. New figures from the British Veterinary Association reveal two…

A year on from the introduction of compulsory microchipping of dogs, 95% of those in the UK comply with the law. However, the charity Dogs Trust…

As National Pet Month gets underway, veterinary experts say that recognising when a pet is overweight is their top issue for concern. More than one in…

Three opossums which went missing after being illegally imported into the UK pose a rabies threat, warn Trading Standards officers. The opossums – marsupials native to…

Comic Relief has apologised over the use of a brachycephalic (flat-faced) breed of dog in its campaign merchandise this year, following complaints by the British Veterinary Association…

The RSPCA says the problem of abandoned exotic pets is a growing concern for animal rescue charities. RSPCA officer Nicola White said: “We are finding that…

Today is the first Dog Theft Awareness Day, organised by the Stolen and Missing Pets Alliance (SAMPA)  and Gareth Johnson MP. Mr Johnson, MP for Dartford, said: “Dog theft…