Category: Industry News
The CMA has announced major reforms to UK veterinary services, including clearer pricing, capped prescription fees, and new comparison tools. Here’s what the changes mean for pet guardians and practices.
A dog boarder in Wales has been prosecuted for operating without a licence, highlighting how UK boarding laws are applied in practice.
The British Veterinary Association has updated its guidance on dog neutering, encouraging individual assessment based on breed, age, lifestyle, and health factors.
The UK government has proposed the biggest reform of the veterinary sector in 60 years, including clearer pricing, practice ownership transparency and new regulation.
The Association of Pet Bereavement Counsellors has partnered with Dignipets to connect pet carers with bereavement support alongside at-home veterinary end-of-life care.
A new UK law on livestock worrying comes into force on 18 March 2026, introducing unlimited fines and expanded police powers for incidents involving dogs and farm animals.
A dog breeder in Wales has had around £200,000 recovered after operating without a licence, with authorities using the Proceeds of Crime Act to treat income from puppy sales as unlawful profit.
Public support for banning electric shock collars stands at 72%, according to a new YouGov survey of adults in Great Britain.
The Royal Kennel Club has launched a new Breeding for Health Framework, a science-led initiative aimed at improving the health of pedigree dogs across the UK.
DEFRA is reviewing how dog walking is regulated across the UK following the Natasha Johnston case, including whether clearer national rules or licensing may be needed.