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Westland achieves highest food safety standard accreditation from BRC

Westland has achieved the highest food safety standard accreditation from global monitoring organisation, the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Its bird care factory in Driffield, East Yorkshire, has held the highest accreditation from the BRC for the last seven years, across a stringent set of criteria, covering everything from processes, hygiene and…

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Pet shop robbed of over £150

A pet shop has had over £150 stolen when robbers gained entry through the front double glazing. Dogsbodies Pet Shop, in Callington, was one of three places targeted over one weekend. Devon and Cornwall Police said: “We are looking at three crimes that are linked CR/075351/16: Took place between 5pm Friday…

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Breakthrough drug could delay a leading cause of death in dogs

A breakthrough drug may be the answer to managing the most common form of canine heart disease, potentially extending the lives of dogs worldwide. The global EPIC study, led by Professor Adrian Boswood of the Royal Veterinary College, has found that treatment with the drug pimobendan delays the onset of heart…

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Under 20% of autistic adults are employed full time

Just 16 percent of autistic adults are in full time work, according to The National Autistic Society. New research reveals that this figure has remained the same for the last decade. The charity feels it is time to change. The charity states: “We’re calling on the Government to tackle the…

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Top ten reasons black cats are great!

Dark furred felines and black and white cats are often last to be adopted in rescue centres. The average number of days a ginger cat will stay at The Mayhew Animal Home before finding a new home is 41 days, but astonishingly in comparison a black cat will on average…

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Concern raised over teacup puppies

Concerns have been raised about ‘teacup’ dogs and the way they are bred. Animal experts are calling on potential owners to think twice before purchasing one, due to the health problems they suffer with. The cute-looking pets are not a specific breed but instead a regular dog breed that has…

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Charity called about neglect every four minutes during winter

A charity receives more more calls about neglect to animals than any other issues during the winter months*, receiving on average one call every four minutes. The figures show the shocking reality. Last winter the RSPCA took thousands of calls about neglected animals, which leaves the charity and its supporters asking: ‘Where’s…

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New fellows for Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will celebrate success within the industry by honouring four Canine Health Schemes (CHS) scrutineers with fellowships. The fellowships recognise veterinary surgeons who have contributed to clinical practice, veterinary knowledge or the veterinary profession. They have done so by showing leadership and advancing knowledge and public understanding of…

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House and Jackson gains Veterinary Hospital Status

The equine and small animal practices at House and Jackson in Essex have been awarded prestigious Hospital Status by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. The practices held an official opening ceremony to mark the occasion. Local dignitaries and many clients and friends of the practice attended the reception and ribbon cutting…

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Black cats take 22 percent longer to find owners, says charity

Gingers and tabbies are seen as more fun than black cats, reveals a new survey from Cats Protection. The survey of 1005 people was carried out on behalf of the charity in October 2016. Results have been released ahead of National Black Cat Day, which takes place on October 27, 2016.…

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