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Ceva Animal Health reveals 2017 awards shortlist

Ceva Animal Health has released its shortlist for the seventh annual Ceva Animal Welfare Awards. Spanning seven categories, the shortlist for each award was decided following a day of deliberations. The panel of judges is chaired by retired veterinary surgeon, Chris Laurence MBE MRCVS. Chris is the chairman of the Animal Welfare…

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Ceva Animal Health reveals 2017 awards shortlist

Ceva Animal Health has released its shortlist for the seventh annual Ceva Animal Welfare Awards. Spanning seven categories, the shortlist for each award was decided following a day of deliberations. The panel of judges is chaired by retired veterinary surgeon, Chris Laurence MBE MRCVS. Chris is the chairman of the Animal Welfare…

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One stone rabbit set for PDSA diet

A rabbit weighing over 1 stone has been signed up for a national pet slimming competition after ballooning to almost the size of a one-year-old child*. Zeus, who gets mistaken for a dog, lives with another rotund rabbit, Nala, and his owner, Sharon Close. Sharon, from Leicester, rescued the pair…

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PDSA warns of pet obesity time bomb

Treats, table scraps and lack of exercise are fuelling a pet obesity time bomb, leading vet charity PDSA has warned. The charity’s PAW Report suggests that 5.7 million UK pets (3.4 million dogs, 2 million cats and 260,000 rabbits) are fed treats every day. Owners admitted ‘treating’ their pets to a range…

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Millions of pets face loneliness claims charity

Millions of UK pets face long-term loneliness, warns vet charity PDSA. Recent findings from PDSA’s Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report revealed that over two million dogs are frequently left alone for five hours or more on a typical weekday. Loneliness and boredom in dogs can lead to frustration and destructive behaviour.…

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Over 50,000 back BSL campaign

More than 50,000 people have backed a campaign to end the controversial legislation that bans four types of dog breeds within the UK. In August the RSPCA launched the campaign which calls for the Government to hold a public inquiry into section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act (DDA), which uses…

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Vets bring dog ‘back from the dead’

Vets brought a dog ‘back from the dead’ after his heart stopped in an astonishing emergency room drama. On the day when West Highland Terrier, Max, was facing major surgery to remove a cancerous tumour he suddenly suffered a cardiac arrest at PDSA’s Kirkdale Pet Hospital in Liverpool. Vets rushed…

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Get your nominations in now for Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2017

It’s not too late to nominate individuals or teams for the Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2017, which celebrate the achievements of remarkable people from the farming, veterinary and charity industries. And for colleagues, family and friends and the general public entering nominations for the awards (the closing date for nominations…

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PATS Sandown sets its sights on new exhibitors

PATS Sandown will play host to new and international exhibitors as well as the industry’s big-name brands, all of which will be showcasing their 2017 launches over two action packed days on March 21-22. An impressive number of suppliers and manufacturers are appearing at the Sandown Park venue in Surrey for…

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Kitten loses one of her nine lives

A kitten has used up one of her nine lives but lost her tail after sustaining horrific injuries in a road traffic accident. Brave ten-month-old JJ managed to drag herself back home following the suspected collision. Her owner, Natalie Joyce, from Longsight, Manchester, was devastated by her poor kitten’s injuries.…

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