Science

Linnaeus partners with Dogs Trust for Generation Pup study

The Linnaeus Group has partnered with animal welfare charity, Dogs Trust, for its Generation Pup study. The study will monitor the development and well-being of up to 10,000 dogs throughout their lifetimes. All breeds of puppy are eligible, wherever they live in the UK, and the only condition is for…

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French Bulldogs ‘more prone’ to birthing problems

French Bulldog bitches are 15.9 times more likely to suffer from difficult births (dystocia) than crossbred bitches, according to a series of studies from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) published today (Monday 4 February). And, among female dogs that had problems giving birth, French Bulldog bitches are then 2.4 times…

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Research reveals pudgy dogs live up to 2.5 years less than healthy ones

New research from the University of Liverpool and Mars Petcare’s WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition revealed overweight dogs are more likely to have shorter lives than those at ideal body weights. Results from the study showed the lifespan of overweight dogs was up to two and a half years shorter…

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Ceva launches new TV adverts and partners with ‘Walking the Dog’ podcast

Ceva Animal Health has launched new TV adverts and partnered with The Times’ ‘Walking the Dog’ podcast series to raise awareness of pet behaviour products Adaptil and Feliway. The new adverts feature behavioural issue scenarios being acted out by humans instead of pets. These include separation anxiety, fear of loud…

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Royal Canin warns pet owners to be aware of ‘hidden dangers’ at Christmas

Royal Canin has reminded veterinary professionals to make pet owners aware of “lesser known dangers” to pets around the festive period. The manufacturer said many pet owners don’t know that the artificial sweetener Xylitol, commonly used in cakes, sweets and biscuits, is toxic to animals, adding that festive treats such…

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RAW urges rabbit owners to protect and prevent following outbreak of RVHD-2

Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) has warned rabbit owners to protect and vaccinate their pets against RVHD-2 after it identified an outbreak of the disease. RVHD2 is a fatal disease that can kill rabbits within hours, with many rabbits displaying no symptoms until their death is unpreventable. Vaccination is the safest…

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Scarsdale Vets and Derby Wildlife Trust join forces to plant over 30 trees

This week Scarsdale Vets is taking part in tree planting at one of Derbyshire Wildlife Trust’s nature reserves. Tree planting is just one of several green initiatives Scarsdale Vets has recently implemented to make its veterinary practices more eco-friendly and to do its bit for the wider environment. On 29…

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Pet owners claim their cats and dogs have saved them from danger

New research has found that a third of pet owners believe their pet has saved them from danger. The survey conducted by Npower saw 2,000 pet owners interviewed as part of research into spotting the signs of a CO leak. One parent, interviewed for the survey, called for an ambulance…

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Nutravet launches Nutraflora

Nutravet has announced the launch of its Nutraflora, developed to help aid recovery and support convalescence in dogs and cats. Launched at the London Vet Show 2018, Nutraflora aims to increase the number of beneficial bacteria and repopulate the balance of good bacteria for optimum gut health and immune support…

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Pet food manufacturer recalls raw pet food products containing salmonella

Raw pet food manufacturer, The Raw Factory Ltd, is recalling various products containing tripe and pork as they have been found to contain salmonella. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said in a statement: “The presence of salmonella in the products listed. [sic] Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause food…

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