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BVA responds to stray dogs study regarding Covid-19 crisis

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has released a statement regarding a paper published in Molecular Biology and Evolution that puts forward a hypothesis that stray dogs may have been the origin of SARS-CoV-2. In a statement released on the BVA website, Daniella Dos Santos, BVA president said: “This research is…

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The Kennel Club expands its online academy

The Kennel Club has announced the expansion of the Kennel Club Academy with the addition of four new breed films on its online education facility.  The films are the latest addition in a “growing series of resources” to help the public improve their knowledge on different dog breeds. The most…

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RSPCA inspectors deliver food to the vulnerable

The RSPCA has revealed that three of its inspectors are delivering food to pet owners who are self-isolating amid the ongoing pandemic. The trio are dropping off pet food, which has been provided by Morrisons, to those in need in the Cheshire and Staffordshire areas. Inspectors Jenny Bethell, Nadine Pengilly…

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Four new trends identified in UK pet ownership, study reveals

Marketing communications company Pegasus has revealed the four new trends identified in UK pet ownership, stemmed from a year long study. The study involved a review of all pet owner reports published over the last two years, alongside primary research amongst 1,000 UK pet owners and identifies four core behaviours…

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Banks still failing small retail businesses, says Bira

High street lenders are failing to ‘rise to the challenge’ of supporting small retail businesses during the Covid-19 crisis, according to Bira. Andrew Goodacre, Bira’s CEO, said new government figures revealing that only 1.4% of applications for a Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme had been successful were “no surprise”. The…

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SSPCA urges owners to keep dogs under control

The Scottish SPCA (SSPCA) has urged the public to keep dogs under control on walks following a rise in attacks on wildlife and livestock. The animal welfare charity is concerned an increasing amount of wildlife is being harmed by dogs during walks at the time of lockdown.  With more walkers…

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BVA and BSAVA issue update on Covid-19 guidance

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) have released a joint statement on their latest coronavirus guidance. The groups said that they are committed to supporting one another and “working together to provide leadership” to benefit those in the veterinary sector as it “navigates these…

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Pet shop licences may be extended, says PIF

Pet shops whose licence is to be renewed may be granted an extension amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to Pet Industry Federation (PIF). PIF’s Primary Authority partner, the Corporation of London, has received a response from DEFRA with regard to the extension of licences for businesses who operate under the…

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Pets Corner reopens shops in garden centres amid coronavirus pandemic

Pets Corner has reopened its stores in 15 garden centres across the UK amid the coronavirus pandemic. Garden centres temporarily closed its operations,following government regulations to close all non-essential shops last month. Dean Richmond, Pets Corner CEO, said at the time: “Sadly, despite being allowed to trade as an essential…

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BIRA fight ‘anomaly’ in government grant funding

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) is highlighting an ‘anomaly’ in government grant funding meaning small independent retailers could be missing out on £15,000 Covid-19 cash. According to real estate advisory firm Altus Group almost 3,700 small shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants could miss out on the money. An early…

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