Category: Industry News
Veterinary physiotherapists have been included in government proposals to bring more members of the veterinary team into statutory regulation through a new licence-to-practise system.
Royal Kennel Club Chairman Ian Seath has stepped down after the Board voted not to re-elect him for a second term. Following the decision, he has shared a personal statement reflecting on his time in office and the future of the pedigree dog community.
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has announced that registration is now open for its free International Dog and Cat Welfare Conference 2026. The online event will bring together animal shelter and rehoming professionals for a day of expert-led learning, practical insights and sector collaboration.
Play9 is expanding its retail presence after securing a nationwide partnership with Jollyes, making its award-winning The Roolo® enrichment toy more widely available to dog owners across the UK.
Councils across England and Wales are being given the power to issue higher fixed penalties for certain breaches of local dog control rules. The changes, introduced under the Crime and Policing Act 2026, increase the maximum Fixed Penalty Notice available for some Public Spaces Protection Order offences from £100 to £500.
WildWash has announced its sponsorship of the inaugural Rescue Pet Awards 2026, supporting an awards programme designed to recognise rescue pets, rescue organisations, volunteers and advocates across the UK.
Newly published Royal Kennel Club statistics show registrations of French Bulldogs, Bulldogs and Pugs were lower during the first quarter of 2026 than during the same period in 2025.
Veterinary experts have told a House of Lords inquiry that some commonly used flea treatments should face tighter restrictions due to environmental concerns. The discussion has reignited debate around routine monthly flea treatments and whether they are always necessary.
DEFRA has announced changes to the exemption conditions for dogs registered under Section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991. The changes affect XL Bullies, Pit Bull Terriers and other prohibited types on the Index of Exempted Dogs and will come into force later this year.
UK-based puppy training app Zigzag has launched its first fully localised French-language experience. The move marks the company's first major expansion beyond English-speaking markets and forms part of wider plans to make puppy training support available to dog guardians around the world.