New guidelines introduced for dog walkers
The three organisations worked together to produce the Professional Dog Walkers’ Guidelines in a bid to ensure the Continue reading
2017
First large-scale study of diabetic alert dogs published
Specially trained alert dogs can detect 83 per cent of hypoglycaemic episodes in patients with diabetes, according to Continue reading
On Your Best Behavior: Moving Beyond “Leader of the Pack”
Veterinarians, especially those in primary care, are in a unique position to solicit discussion of behavior and then Continue reading
Study adds major boost to canine skin cancer fight
Researchers have taken a major step forward in the fight against cutaneous mast cell tumours, the most common Continue reading
French bulldogs and pugs top illegal import list
BVA “extremely concerned” that unscrupulous breeders are cashing in on the high demand for “trendy” brachycephalic breeds. French Continue reading
Animal lovers’ empathy may be hardwired in their DNA
Scientists have uncovered a genetic difference in people who show greater compassion for animals. It lies in a Continue reading
New dog population control programme for Western Balkans
Named "For people and dogs" the programme is set to be in line with the World Health Organisation Continue reading
Dog Breeds Don’t Have Distinct Personalities
Dogs can suffer from dementia and many go undiagnosed
The dog dementia can start around age 9 or 10 and studies estimate more than 60 percent of Continue reading
‘Designer’ dog and cat breeding to be outlawed this year in Scotland
The following breeds could be affected by the new regulations: Scottish fold cat; Munchkin cat; Cavalier King Charles Continue reading