In what is a landmark victory for animal welfare in the UK, the has passed its third reading in the House of Lords today 28 April, and is poised to become law once it receives the Royal Assent. The Bill will increase maximum sentences for the worst cases of animal cruelty in England tenfold, from […]
Archives for April 2024
How to help your dog adjust to your busier lifestyle after lockdown
With an end to lockdown measures in the UK in sight, and restrictions on our day-to-day lives gently easing, we’ll soon find ourselves spending less time at home. So how will your dog cope with this change? dog behaviour consultant for , explains how to ease the transition for your dog as restrictions gradually ease, and […]
Vets bracing for “possible parvovirus surge”
is urging dog owners to make sure their pets are vaccinated after research revealed that “up to 45% of registered pet owners hadn’t got vital vaccinations and boosters” – prompting fears of a surge in deadly parvovirus. Edward Davies, Chairman of the UK Clinical Board at My Family Vets, said, “There are several reasons why […]
Dog groomer ‘inundated’ with haircut requests – for humans
As hairdressers reopen, the struggle with lockdown locks is coming to an end as thousands across the country rush to book appointments with any hair salon available – human or otherwise, as dog groomer Corey Lockwood has fund out. Lockwood, who works at in Wakefield as a dog groomer, was “inundated” with requests to cut the hair […]
Socialising puppies as lockdown lifts
Dr Jessica May, UK lead vet at , gives her advice on how to help puppies get used to social interactions after lockdown. Recent owners quickly find that there is a lot to learn when it comes to caring for a new canine. Training them can be one of the most challenging tasks. Since the beginning […]