A nation of animal lovers?
A new study has estimated that over 260,000 cats and dogs entered the care of UK rescue organisations during 2009, the first full year since the onset of the UK recession.
Plants & Animals
Apr 3, 2012
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Veterinary Record
Cat owners need better information about when to neuter their cat
Despite current recommendations by UK welfare organisations that cats should be neutered at four months, a new study from the 'Bristol Cats' study cohort has shown that 85 per cent of pet cats are not neutered by the recommended ...
Plants & Animals
May 23, 2013
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Canine babesiosis outbreak in UK under control—but needs monitoring
Scientists at the University of Liverpool are using the health records of dogs to monitor the status of a potentially fatal tick-borne disease that appears to have been imported into the UK.
Ecology
Aug 18, 2016
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Schmallenberg virus may reappear, warn experts
Schmallenberg virus is unlikely to be circulating in the south of England, but more needs to be done to warn vets and farmers of future disease outbreaks, write experts in the journal Veterinary Record. They say outbreaks ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 26, 2016
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Gender discrimination holding women back in veterinary practice
Women face discrimination and occupy fewer places in the higher reaches of the veterinary profession, even as they begin to outnumber men in the field.
Social Sciences
Sep 7, 2019
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Should keeping reptiles and amphibians as pets be restricted?
Keeping exotic pets, such as reptiles and amphibians, has become increasingly popular, but concerns over public health and safety, animal welfare and conservation have sparked debate.
Plants & Animals
Oct 27, 2017
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Welfare of zoo animals set to improve
The wellbeing of zoological animals is set to improve following the successful trial of a new welfare assessment grid, a new study in the journal Veterinary Record reports.
Plants & Animals
Sep 18, 2017
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Parasitic eye infection poses significant threat to UK dogs, warn experts
A research team, led by John Graham-Brown at the University of Liverpool, describe three cases in UK dogs with recent history of travel to mainland Europe.
Plants & Animals
Sep 18, 2017
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Experts raise concerns over raw meat diets for cats and dogs
Experts are warning dog and cat owners to be aware of the risks associated with feeding their pets raw meat-based diets (RMBDs), instead of the more conventional dry or canned pet foods.
Plants & Animals
Jan 12, 2018
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Increase in the number of dog attacks on guide dogs in the UK
Reported dog attacks on guide dogs have risen significantly over a five year period, finds a study published online in the journal Veterinary Record.
Plants & Animals
Mar 3, 2016
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