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

A survey of 3,000 pet owners has found that in the current economic downturn, 60% of us would put plans to start a family on the back-burner. What is more, says the company behind the survey (Petplan), a quarter of us would choose companions from other species' instead. The pet industry has demonstrated more resilience than most during the slowdown. Could this really be the result of more careful family planning?
Tuesday 25 November 2008  Log in to comment on this article

A complaint against Mars Petcare UK Ltd that an advert for its Pedigree® Joint Care+ treats exaggerated the benefits of the product, has been rejected by the Advertising Standards Authority, (ASA).
Wednesday 19 November 2008  Log in to comment on this article

The Kennel Club, (KC) has expressed disappointment at news that the Scottish Government is to delay further work on the banning of electric shock collars in Scotland until Defra has completed further research on the impact of using the devices on dogs.
Tuesday 18 November 2008  Log in to comment on this article

Environment Secretary Hilary Benn has launched a consultation on new pet owner codes of practices for cats, dogs and horses. The codes, to be published on the Defra website and in leaflets, will help pet owners to better understand their new duties under the Animal Welfare Act 2006, government says.
Thursday 13 November 2008  Log in to comment on this article

The three year ban that has prevented vets from charging for prescriptions comes to an end on 31 October. Veterinary surgeons will once again be allowed to charge pet owners for writing prescriptions - they have been warned however, not to take advantage of this relaxation of the rules.
Wednesday 22 October 2008  Log in to comment on this article