Science

Kennel Club and AHT secure canine genetics data

The Kennel Club and Animal Health Trust (AHT) have confirmed that scientific data and biological material, including more than 40,000…

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Cannabis oil can ‘improve’ lives of dogs with epilepsy, study finds

New research has suggested CBD oil could reduce potentially deadly epileptic seizures in dogs 33%.

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Purina finds ‘revolutionary breakthrough’ for cat allergens

For the first time in history, Purina scientists have demonstrated a way to significantly reduce the active levels of the…

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New RVC awards for cat and dog blood donors

The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is celebrating hero cats and dogs who have taken part in its Blood Donor Programme…

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British Bulldogs at high risk of skin disease and obesity

Ownership of the iconic British Bulldog has doubled but the breed is particularly prone to ear infections, skin infections and…

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JSAP reviews pros and cons of raw food diet

Peer-reviewed veterinary journal The Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP) is focusing on the pros and cons of a raw…

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Bad teeth revealed as biggest problem for pet Greyhounds

Dental disease is the most common health issue facing pet Greyhounds, according to the largest ever study of Greyhounds treated…

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Study suggests link between cat TB and commercial raw food diet

Cases of tuberculosis in indoor cats may have been linked to a particular type of raw pet food, research has…

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Treating pets like humans ‘could be life-threatening’

Scientists have discovered that treating pets like humans could be life-threatening because some forms of affectionate behaviour pose an antibiotic-resistance…

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Neutering female dogs trebles risk of urinary incontinence

Neutering female dogs makes them three times more likely to develop urinary incontinence (UI), a new study has revealed.

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