PDSA, the charity for pets in need of vets is warning pet owners that a fall-off in the sale of flea treatments during the winter months combined with warm, centrally heated homes is creating a perfect breeding ground for fleas.
Tuesday 16 December 2008  Log in to comment on this article

"In the last 100 years, every American serial killer started by abusing animals." This harrowing statement comes from The Links Group, an association of organisations in the fields of human and animal welfare. I mention it because Dogs Trust, part of that group, is highlighting the link between animal abuse and domestic violence this Christmas.
Monday 15 December 2008  Reader comments: 1

The Kennel Club has refused to comply with conditions set by the BBC which would have excluded certain breeds of dog from the group competition at Crufts. The result is a confirmation today from the Club that the BBC will not be broadcasting Crufts 2009.
Friday 12 December 2008  Log in to comment on this article

In May 2008 we reported the results of a survey, produced by pet insurer, Esure, which purported to show the lifetime costs of keeping a dog. Costing a Jack Russell at £26,000 (Esure's 'cheapest' breed), its figures are double those of this month's survey by rival pet insurer Intune.
Friday 12 December 2008  Log in to comment on this article

The Campaign for Real Pet Food, (CRPF) appears to be gaining momentum. The campaign reports new members and new support from within the pet industry.
Wednesday 03 December 2008  Log in to comment on this article

Pet Blood Bank UK (PBBuk), the national canine blood donation charity launched in March 2007 by Vets Now has received its 1000th blood donation.
Friday 28 November 2008  Log in to comment on this article

Electronic dog collars and fences: "enhance the five freedoms rather than the opposite." Lord Duncan McNair and the Electronic Collar Manufacturers Association, (ECMA) have responded to the news that the Scottish Parliament is to delay its decision on the use of electronic training aids.
Wednesday 26 November 2008  Log in to comment on this article