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BSAVA president comments on confirmed Covid-19 pet case

BSAVA President, Professor Ian Ramsey has commented on the Defra announcement of the first confirmed case of a pet cat…

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Animal lovers looking for pets in lockdown defrauded nearly £300,000, study reveals

Criminals have stolen nearly £300,000 from 669 animal lovers looking for pets during the Covid-19 pandemic. According to national fraud…

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Oak Tree Animals Charity reopens rehoming programme

Oak Tree Animals Charity has announced it has reopened its rehoming programme amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The charity, which was…

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PIF issues guidance to dog groomers

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has recently issued its guidance for dog groomers in light of the ongoing pandemic.  It…

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RSPCA to begin rehoming and fostering

The RSPCA has announced that it will restart its rehoming and fostering programme from this week. Its frontline teams have…

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Pet shop licences may be extended, says PIF

Pet shops whose licence is to be renewed may be granted an extension amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to Pet…

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RSPCA issues advice for cat owners

The RSPCA has issued a statement assuring cat owners about the risk of coronavirus contamination from their pets. The group…

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Government and NHS urge vets to donate ventilators

The NHS has asked veterinary surgeons across the country to donate animal ventilators to help tackle the anticipated shortage of…

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BVA renews call for action on puppy smuggling

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has renewed its calls for tighter restrictions on pet travel following the government’s response to…

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Major sponsors pulled from Crufts amid Coronavirus fears

Two of Crufts’ major sponsors have asked staff not to attend the event amid Coronavirus fears, the BBC reports. Royal…

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