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BVA and BSAVA call for ban on electric pulse collars

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) have demanded a complete ban on electric…

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Forthglade will partner with Guide Dogs for 2016

Natural pet food company, Forthglade, has named its leading charity for 2016. The Devon-based business will partner with Guide Dogs…

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Born Free and Blue Cross call for review of online exotic pet trade

A new report released by The Born Free Foundation and Blue Cross has shown the huge scale of potentially dangerous…

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Introducing the new National Living Wage

On July 8, the Government unveiled the first purely Conservative Budget for 19 years. Chancellor George Osborne’s “new contract” for…

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ARE ALL DOGS READY FOR MICROCHIPPING?

Compulsory microchipping for dogs in England is only a year away. New regulations come into effect from April 6th 2016.…

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EXOTIC PETS UNDER REVIEW

Is the exotic pet trade facing a change? Richard Lochhead, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment, has committed…

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Verm-X Boost for Hedgehog Helpline Charity

Hedgehog Helpline, a charity dedicated to caring for sick, weak, injured and orphaned hedgehogs, so that they can be returned…

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BRC welcomes European Parliament vote on card payment fees

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has welcomed a vote by MEPs for an overhaul of the European payments market, which…

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Clarissa Baldwin OBE to retire as Dogs Trust CEO after 40 years

After 40 years at Dogs Trust, chief executive Clarissa Baldwin OBE has announced she will be retiring from her role…

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Prevention is better than punishment says UK vets

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has reiterated its call for preventive action to deal with the problem of out of…

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