Safety
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Raw sewage spills in England reached record high
Raw sewage discharges doubled to record levels in England last year, new research data reveals.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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Dogs suffering with heatstroke could become more unwell or even die because of outdated first aid methods, a new study reveals.
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Disposable vapes a danger to dogs, minister warns
Disposable vapes could be a danger to dogs’ health if they find the discarded products, ministers were told yesterday (20 June).
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Dog walkers receive palm oil warning
Dog walkers across the UK are being warned after reports of large quantities of palm oil have been washing up on beaches.
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Pandemic puppy boom has led to ‘extremely worrying’ rise in aggressive behaviour
The pandemic boom in dog ownership has led to an “extremely worrying” rise in aggressive behaviour by dogs, new research reveals.
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Concerns raised over impact of emergency alert test on dogs
Concerns are being raised about the effect the government's emergency alert test will have on dogs.