Category: News

A dog owner has been sentenced following a fatal attack in Essex in one of the first cases linked to the XL Bully ban introduced in England and Wales in 2024.

WildWash has received ethical accreditation and a score of 98 from The Good Shopping Guide, placing it at the top of its ethical pet grooming rankings.

The Animal Behaviour and Training Council is inviting applications for new trustees ahead of its 2026 AGM. Applications close on 7 May 2026, with successful candidates taking up post in July.

A new neuro-inclusive dog professional network has launched, offering training, resources, and community support for professionals and dog guardians.

MiAlgae and Butternut Box have announced a partnership to introduce a fish-free Omega 3 ingredient into dog food, using microalgae grown from whisky by-products. Here’s what it means.

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.

New research from the Royal Veterinary College suggests some popular doodle crossbreeds may show higher levels of undesirable behaviour than their purebred parent breeds.

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.