Native dog breeds face uncertain future as registrations tumble
Some of Britain’s oldest dog breeds are registering so few puppies that concerns are growing over their long-term survival and genetic health. Close to 40 breeds now appear […]
Some of Britain’s oldest dog breeds are registering so few puppies that concerns are growing over their long-term survival and genetic health. Close to 40 breeds now appear […]
A large-scale survey has found cats fed vegan diets had lower rates of obesity and related health problems, than those fed conventional meat-based diets. An online survey analysed […]
An estimated 700,000 guinea pigs live in UK homes, yet many are only seen by a vet once something has gone wrong. As Guinea Pig Awareness Week (GPAW) […]
Naturewatch Foundation’s latest FOI investigation also found dozens of council areas with no licensed breeders at all The number of licensed dog breeders across the UK and Ireland […]
Industry body says the free system will cover more than 90% of active registrations at launch Veterinary practices can now check microchip details held on several of the […]
Why do large dogs tend to live shorter lives than their smaller counterparts? According to a new study of nearly 900 dogs, the answer may be written into […]
Around one in 20 pet cats in the US and Canada may be infected with the intestinal parasite Giardia duodenalis, according to a large new analysis published in […]
Elanco’s capromorelin oral solution gives UK vets a licensed, mechanism-led option for cats losing weight to chronic disease, most notably chronic kidney disease. We look at how it […]
With Bonfire Night, Diwali and New Year approaching, and a government consultation on firework noise about to close, practices have a short window to identify at-risk patients and […]
Krka UK has launched Robexera 6 mg Chewable Tablets for Cats, the first generic robenacoxib chewable for cats in the UK. Alongside its injectable launched earlier this year, […]
With the UK’s only canine VIT service reporting rising demand, first-opinion teams are starting to play a part in delivery, and cases are being identified in horses and […]
The CMA’s final Order caps written prescription fees at £21 and sets deadlines for new pricing and transparency rules across UK practices. The CMA’s reforms of the companion […]