Safety
Canine expert calls for more safety measures in pet care
A leading canine first aider has called for the new government to act on calls for greater safety measures in pet care industries.
Borders dog walkers warned about cannabis poisonings
Dog walkers in the Borders are being urged to be vigilant after a spate of suspected cannabis poisonings.
Canine CPR crash course trialled in Manchester
A new canine CPR crash course for pet professionals is being trialled in the Manchester area.
Animal Welfare Act ‘does not’ protect pets from fireworks, report finds
The Animal Welfare Act does not offer recourse or protection for pets or livestock caused to suffer because of firework displays, and the assertion by ministers that it does is an ‘illusion’, a new report finds.
Raw sewage spills in England reached record high
Raw sewage discharges doubled to record levels in England last year, new research data reveals.
iPET Network secures funding to offer bilingual qualifications in Welsh
iPET Network has been awarded grant funding to develop a series of new fully bilingual animal-related qualifications, in English and Welsh.
Plant that can kill found on Cornwall beaches
Dog walkers have once again been warned against the dangers of hemlock after the highly toxic root plant was discovered on Cornish beaches.
Dog attacks in London rise to more than 3,000 a year
Dog attacks in London have surged to more than 3,000 a year, according to recent figures.
RSPCA fears shock collar ban u-turn
The RSPCA has urged the UK Government not to abandon a pledge to end the use of electronic shock collars on England’s cats and dogs, after progress has stalled for seven weeks.
Myths about heatstroke endangering dogs
Dogs suffering with heatstroke could become more unwell or even die because of outdated first aid methods, a new study reveals.
