March 2016

The RSPCA investigated 143,004 complaints of animal cruelty in 2015, according to new figures – a 10% reduction on the 159,831 investigations undertaken in 2014.

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A dog unable to stand, drink or eat due to a tetanus infection has made a full recovery thanks to round-the-clock veterinary care.

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Medical science entrepreneur Christopher Evans OBE will deliver the keynote speech at Veterinary Education Tomorrow (VET) Festival, it has been announced.

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Vets and veterinary nurses are being urged to familiarise themselves with compulsory dog microchipping guidance before regulations come into force in April.

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A dog that saved nine people and a dog from drowning during a 10-year water rescue career has been awarded the PDSA Order of Merit.

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Organisers of a webinar series on puppy and senior dog behaviour have made session recordings … more

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Small animal vet Penny Barker clocked up more than 145 miles in a non-stop 10-hour cycle marathon to raise funds for charity Hounds for Heroes… without moving an inch.

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A crocodile called Cuddles found itself in need of some TLC after being bitten by … more

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A veterinary practice in Glasgow has warned pet owners of a possible malicious poisoning in … more

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An intrepid veterinary team is gearing up to take on a tough challenge for charity … more

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The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have opened ZSL London Zoo’s new Land of … more

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Following a fantastic response to Bayer Animal Health’s Seresto “Get It On” photography competition, the … more

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Canine members of the Search and Rescue Dog Association (SARDA) England team have received a … more

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Pet owners who are convicted of dangerous dog offences will face harsher punishments when new … more

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A veterinary team could not believe their eyes when they removed a 27cm car antenna … more

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Final year veterinary students at the University of Glasgow have finished shooting their traditional naked … more

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A ferret in need of rescuing from a rail station storeroom caught a lucky break … more

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XLVets practices in Ireland have won an award for their farmer training network. The Skillnet … more

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MEPs have voted to ban collective and preventive antibiotic treatment of animals and backed measures … more

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Paignton Zoo has moved one crocodilian out and another one in as part of a … more

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