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Jul
Vets Warn Dog Owners About Dangers Of Artificial Sweeteners
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is warning dog owners of the danger that the artificial sweetener, Xylitol, can pose to their pets. Xylitol is not considered harmful to humans, but if ingested by a dog the substance is dangerous because it triggers a sudden release of insulin which causes a dramatic drop in blood sugar [...]
Jul
Prince Harry Visits Canine Partners
National charity Canine Partners welcomed a very special visitor to its National Training Centre and headquarters in West Sussex on Tuesday 13 July. Prince Harry spent 90 minutes seeing the facilities, meeting some of the puppies in training and talking to people who have benefited from having a canine partner.
Jul
Police Dogs Compete To Be The Best In The South-West
Police dogs from across the South West will be competing in their own trials this September as part of the Emergency Services Show. The Show – organised by a voluntary committee drawn from Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service, Wiltshire Police and Great Western Ambulance Service – is being held at Hullavington airfield, off J17 of [...]
Jul
Man Shot In The Bottom By His DOG
A man in New Zealand was shot in the bottom and needed emergency surgery when he was accidentally shot by his dog.
Jul
Louise’s Dog Skills Help South Africa’s Endangered Cheetahs
They’re the world’s fastest land animal and one of its top predators but the cheetah is still on the endangered species list. But now a sniffer dog specialist from North Wales is helping to track down these elusive big cats in their native South africa.
Jul
One Rule For One, One Rule For Another?
The popular saying “One Rule For One, One Rule For Another?” might apply to responsible dog owner Virginia Freeman, as her dog was attacked by a dog owned by police and in the care of Superintendent Julia Pendry when the incident happened. It has been reported that Supt Pendry will be neither prosecuted nor disciplined.
Jul
New Bill To Tackle Irresponsible Dog Owners Passes Next Stage
A new Dog Control Bill designed to deal with the other end of the lead, the dog owners themselves, has successfully passed its second stage in the House of Lords today.
Jul
Jennifer Aniston Adopts Rescue Dog
We knew our favourite friend wouldn’t let us down as online reports suggest that Jennifer Aniston has rescued a gorgeous Cockerpoo (Cocker Spaniel cross Poodle) from an animal rescue centre in LA.
Jul
MPs Back Compulsory Microchipping Of Dogs
Members of Parliament have recognised the British Veterinary Association’s contribution to the promotion of microchipping dogs and the campaign for compulsory microchipping through an Early Day Motion (EDM) tabled by Andrew Rosindell MP (Conservative, Romford).
Jul
Rendell Refuses to Enforce His Own Dog Laws In Pennsylvania
Shock soon turned to anger as animal advocates attending last week’s Dog Law Advisory Board meeting were told by Governor Rendell’s Special Secretary Jessie Smith and Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement’s Sue West that important elements of Pennsylvania’s hard fought new dog law would not be enforced.
