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Raw Feeding for Dogs: What the Science Actually Says

The Appeal, and What Drives ItDogs evolved from wolves, and wolves eat raw meat, so the argument goes. It is a clean line of reasoning, and it explains why raw feeding communities have grown quickly, including in Indian cities where fresh meat from the local butcher feels more natural than…

Times Life · Oct 10

Alarm as 2,500 private owners keep elephants, tigers and lemurs as pets

As exotic pet ownership soars, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging people to reconsider their choices, fearing many owners buy them on a whim and then struggle to look after the animals properly

Daily Mirror · Feb 19, 2023

Britons urged not to buy exotic pets ‘on a whim’ amid welfare concerns

British Veterinary Association calls for tougher rules as vets report many pets do not have their basic needs met

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2023

Vet issues stark warning to all dog owners as temperatures push towards 40C

The British Veterinary Association is urging dog owners to keep their dogs cool throughout the UK's heatwave - and to avoid walking them or leaving them outside in the middle of the day

Daily Mirror · Jul 18, 2022

Pets on paracetamol: animals at risk as owners struggle with vet bills

Rise in online searches for ‘can I give my dog paracetamol?’ shows how cost of living crisis is affecting welfare, warns RSPCA

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2022

West Dunbartonshire dog owners warned over potentially fatal algae

Blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, are a group of bacteria that can contain dangerous toxins which can be harmful and potentially fatal to pets, livestock and birds if ingested even in small quantities.

Daily Record · Jun 27, 2022

Blue-green algae deadly to dogs identified early in Northern Ireland

The British Veterinary Association has issued an urgent warning

Belfast Live · Jun 24, 2022

Vets issue warning to all dog owners this summer after death of Cocker Spaniel

Dogs can come into contact with dangerous algae even if they don't go in water.

Daily Record · Jun 21, 2022

Vets issue warning to all dog owners after death of cocker spaniel

Pet owners are being urged to keep their dogs on a lead during walks near water bodies - here is the reason why

Chronicle Live · Jun 21, 2022

Vets warn all dog owners after cocker spaniel dies

Owners may not realise the risks when walking dogs near water

Liverpool Echo · Jun 21, 2022