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Battersea encourages people to rescue animals based on personality, not looks

Animal charity Battersea, is warning that rescue animals are being overlooked due to the public’s preoccupation with fashionable breeds. Battersea launched a new campaign last week, “Rescue is our favourite breed”, to celebrate the inimitable characters and quirks of rescue dogs and cats. The charity is encouraging animal lovers to…

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Dogrobes creates two new jobs at Haven

Fochabers-based pet accessory company, Dogrobes is helping to support two permanent jobs at Haven PTS in Larbert near Falkirk in Scotland by using the company to manufacture its popular dog drying coats. Haven is part of Momentum and the wider Rehab Group, a not-for-profit organisation providing rehabilitation, training and care…

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University of Surrey’s vet degree receives RCVS approval

The University of Surrey School of Veterinary Medicine’s degree has received approval by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Council. It means that, pending final approval from the Privy Council, those completing its veterinary degree will be able to register with the RCVS as veterinary surgeons in the UK.…

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Fireworks season sparks vet calls for pet safety

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is encouraging pet owners to start preparing now to prevent possible injury and distress to their pets during traditional dates such as Bonfire Night, Diwali or New Year’s Eve. According to the BVA, at up to 150 decibels fireworks can be as loud as a…

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Company of Animals received Queens Award for Enterprise

Company of Animals was granted a visit from HRH The Duke of Kent KG to present the business with its “prestigious” Queens Award for Enterprise.  The company was originally granted the award in 2018 for its success in international trade. The business has now received the award, which will be…

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‘Pet owners aren’t feeding their pets correctly’, suggests research

Pet owners “aren’t feeding their pets correctly”, according to new research from Burgess Pet Care and Marsden. The findings from a national pet obesity survey revealed a “worrying” number of pet owners are not paying enough care and attention to the size of their pets’ food portions, highlighting how incorrect…

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RCVS and VCI sign ‘historic’ mutual recognition agreement

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI), the UK and Ireland veterinary regulators, have agreed a historic mutual recognition agreement to facilitate the recognitions of each others’ accredited veterinary degrees. At its meeting on 3 October 2019 RCVS Council, the College’s governing body,…

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One in 10 dogs suffer from mental health issues, study finds

Nearly one million dogs in the UK are suffering from mental health issues, according to new research from Rover.com  Rover.com found that one in ten dogs currently suffer with a form of mental health conditions, equating to 945,000 dogs that are regularly facing panic attacks, depression and anxiety.  As the…

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Trespaws launches new Titan Dog Ball Launcher

Trespaws has launched its new Titan Dog Ball Launcher, which allows dog owners to launch a tennis ball up to 50ft for their dogs to chase. The design includes a safety release feature and hands-free pick up and aims to make the game of fetch “even more exciting for both…

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RCVS welcomes 30 new fellows at fourth annual ‘Fellowship Day’

The RCVS Fellowship welcomed some 30 new veterinary surgeons at its fourth annual Fellowship Day on 20 September. The event also saw Professor John Innes welcomed as the new chair of the RCVS Fellowship for a three-year term, during which he will be responsible for meeting the initiative’s strategic aims…

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