Science

RVC finds more signs of ‘canine dementia’ in dogs with epilepsy

Studies by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have found that dogs with epilepsy were less trainable than the control dogs…

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Dogs can not get autism, says BVA

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has said there is no scientifically proven link between vaccines and autism, nor is there…

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‘Rottweilers top the lame list’, says RVC

Rottweilers are the most predisposed dog breed to suffer from osteoarthritis according to new research from the Royal Veterinary College…

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Cat owners putting pets at risk of infestation

A recent survey from Bayer has revealed that almost half (45 percent) of owners are unable to detect signs of…

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FEDIAF releases expert paper on senior dog nutrition

FEDIAF, the European pet food industry federation, has published a new expert paper with key information about the nutritional needs…

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Bird diseases could be spread by garden feeders, research shows

People who feed birds in their gardens may be putting them at risk of disease, a study has shown. The…

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Classical music proven to calm and comfort dogs, Eukanuba finds

Pet food brand Eukanuba has conducted a study and found that classical music helps to relax, calm and comfort dogs.…

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Leading insect breeding program gains momentum

Protix and Hendrix Genetics have joined forces to develop a leading insect breeding program. Protix, leader in insect protein production,…

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Pets improve mental health, study suggests

Pets can help to improve the mental health of the owners, a study conducted by researchers from the universities of…

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Raw chicken necks linked to fatal canine paralysis

Feeding dogs raw chicken meat, particularly chicken necks, has been linked to a rare and occassionally fatal type of canine…

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