Etsy UK and eBay UK have removed listings for ear cropping kits being sold by international retailers, following concerns raised by British Veterinary Association (BVA). While ear cropping is illegal in the UK and in the EU, there have been instances of the procedure , often by people without any sort of veterinary qualification and with […]
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Cherry eye: the breeds and crosses most at risk
Puggle Latest research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has identified the breeds most at risk of developing an uncomfortable eye condition known as cherry eye. The list includes as well as popular crossbreeds such as the Puggle. Clinically known as Prolapsed Nictitating Membrane Gland, cherry eye is a result of the gland on the […]
Blue Cross marks 125th birthday
Postcard by Blue Cross Pet charity Blue Cross turns 125 years old this year, and much has changed since ‘Our Dumb Friends League’ – as it was then known – was founded in 1897. At the time, one of the charity’s main focus were working horses in London, who “were often underfed, struggled to carry […]
Five tips to prepare pets for your return to work
After reintroducing its guidance to work remotely where possible on 8 December, the government has now announced that.Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that people “should now speak to their employers about arrangements for returning to the office”. Some offices are pet-friendly. As many return to the workplace, pets left once again alone for several […]
‘Mystery’ dog vomiting bug prompts vet advice
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has issued advice following a spate of reports concerning dogs with gastroenteritis-like symptoms in parts of North East England and Yorkshire. There are been speculation that the cases may have links to visits to local beaches. BVA President Justine Shotton said, “We are aware of a recent spike in cases […]