Category: News

Mar 20
RVC Study Explores Behaviour in Doodle Breeds

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

Mar 19
BVA Updates Dog Neutering Guidance In The UK

The British Veterinary Association has updated its guidance on dog neutering, encouraging individual assessment based on breed, age, lifestyle, and health factors.

Mar 19
Government Announces Biggest Reform of UK Veterinary Sector in 60 Years

The UK government has proposed the biggest reform of the veterinary sector in 60 years, including clearer pricing, practice ownership transparency and new regulation.

Mar 19
Pet Bereavement Counsellors Partner With Dignipets to expand support

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.

Mar 19
Nilaqua Pets Launches New Waterless Dog Grooming Products

Nilaqua Pets has expanded its waterless dog grooming range in the UK, introducing new no-rinse products designed for cleaning dogs without bathing.

Mar 19
New Livestock Worrying Law Comes into Force on 18 March 2026

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.

Mar 19
Unlicensed dog breeder has £200,000 seized under Proceeds of Crime Act

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.

Feb 18
Can a Smartphone Measure a Dog’s Heart Rate? Early Research Explores New Monitoring Approach

A study suggests smartphone recordings may help estimate heart rate in dogs with over 90% accuracy, although the research is still at an early stage.

Feb 18
YouGov survey finds 72% of Britons support ban on electric shock collars for dogs

Public support for banning electric shock collars stands at 72%, according to a new YouGov survey of adults in Great Britain.

Feb 18
Royal Kennel Club Launches Breeding for Health Framework

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.