Tag Archive: animal-welfare

Urgent Call for Improved Dog Laws From Animal Welfare Groups

Groups call on Prime Minister for improved dog laws: Some of the UK’s largest animal charities, law enforcement agencies and unions have today (Tuesday) jointly called on the leaders of ...

Is Your Dog The Next Pup Idol?

Is your dog the next Tina Terrier? Or do you know a budding Rottie Williams? All Dogs Matter, Zasmans Vets & The Garden Gate Pub present "PUP IDOL 2010". The ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Include Veterinary Care In Holiday Plans Advises RCVS

If you are holidaying with your pet this summer, remember to find out about the arrangements for out-of-hours emergencies at a local veterinary practice before you go, advises the Royal ...

Pups Sign Up For Bid To Boost Pet Health

Thousands of Labrador Retriever owners are being asked to help find out how a dog’s lifestyle affects its health. The Dogslife study, the first project of its kind, aims to assess ...

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