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Veterinary charity PDSA has released its 2022 PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report, revealing a concerning shift in the acquisition of pets, with more owners choosing to import pets from abroad.
In the report, PDSA revealed that 6 per cent of owners said that their dog was imported, an increase from 4 per cent in 2021 and 3 per cent in 2020. This equates to 640,000... Read More 
Rabbit Awareness Week 2022 begins
Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) has gotten underway for 2022, with veterinary practices encouraged to take part and promote this year's theme - Room for Rabbits.
The UK's largest campaign dedicated to rabbit welfare, RAW 2022 (27 June - 1 July) is focused on educating... Read More
RVC reveals significant new insights on hamsters
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed the most common disorders and average lifespan of hamsters in the UK.
Revealing the 20 most common disorders in pet hamsters, the researchers found that the most common of these was 'wet tail', bite... Read More
Cats Protection highlights bereavement support
Throughout July, the charity is promoting the...
Latest PAW Report highlights pet acquisition concerns
2022 report reveals more pets imported and less adopted. Read More
Dachshund has face repaired after bad attack
The puppy had been bitten by his own mother. Read More
Nominations open for Sir Colin Spedding Award
Award celebrates unsung equine heroes.
Equestrian figures to discuss welfare of horses in sport
Online event will explore public perceptions and how to rebuild trust. Read More
Jimmy's Farm welcomes rare Suffolk Punch foals
Team 'delighted' at two new additions. Read More
Inhaled immunotherapy shows promise for canine lung cancer
Research could also have benefits for humans with...
Goa on track to eliminate rabies, study finds
Study proves how mass vaccination of dogs can prevent thousands of deaths in people. Read More
Pig coronavirus study to shed light on the virus
Pirbright scientists created a PRCV model to evaluate causes. Read More
Appeal for owners of stray birds in Guernsey
Four tropical birds have been rescued this month on the island.
Thirty-one per cent of UK rabbits in inadequate housing
New research identifies where resources would be most effective.
Scottish nature reserves to close amid avian flu concerns
The reserves are home to hundreds of breeding seabirds.
Louise O'Dwyer Scholarship opens for 2022
Scholarship provides training opportunity in emergency and critical care.
VN school ambassador scheme opens for applications
RVNs and final-year SVNs are invited to apply.
Online transfusion medicine course launched
Improve International and Pet Blood Bank UK are collaborating on the course.
BVA comments on new Scottish fireworks bill
Organisation highlights concerns over loopholes in policy.
Royal College publishes 2021 Annual Report
The report outlines how the RCVS met its strategic objectives in 2021.
Free mental health training for student vets and VNs
Course will be delivered in partnership with Mental Health First Aid.
Exotic frog found in supermarket 4,000 miles away
The little tree frog went on a 'bananas' journey.
Holyrood Dog of the Year crowned
Mabel beat out all her paw-litical opponents.
Dog photographer wins prestigious award
Sophia Hutchinson's Dalmatian picture swept the top spot at the TOG Awards.
Avian flu outbreak at RSPB Minsmere
Dr Peter Rossdale dies aged 94