Nara Kim, Campaign Manager of HSI/Korea, cuddles Pam at a dog meat farm in Haemi, South Korea, on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 Animal groups in South Korea are urging the newly elected president Yoon Seok-yeol make good on his pre-election pledge to tackle the dog meat industry – and fast. Seoul-based animal protection group Humane […]
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Spring plants for a dog-friendly garden – and those to avoid
Daffodils While daffodils can make a lovely decorating piece, they are toxic to dogs and can lead to vomiting, diarrhoea and drooling. Some dogs love digging holes, whether that’s in your own garden or on a walk, and this is when they can come in contact with a daffodil bulb. If you love the plant, […]
Vets for Ukrainian Pets: scheme launched to help pets who fled war
Ukrainian refugees who have will now be able to access free veterinary treatment in 38 European countries through a programmed called Vets for Ukrainian Pets. Launched by animal charity (HSI), the programme will cover the treatment costs of up to five dogs, cats, horses or other pet animals, up to 250 Euros per animal, for acute care and […]
Growing calls to “make renting with a pet easier” with pet deposit or insurance
The Pet Food Manufacturers Association (PFMA) and welfare charity International Cat Care have joined AdvoCATS’ Heads for Tails! campaign, which aims to make renting with pets easier by allowing landlords to “either request a financially capped pet deposit or a pet damage insurance”. The campaign originated from MP Andrew Rosindell’s 2020 private members bill, dubbed ,which aimed […]
Hearts in his hands: mitral valve repair in the UK
Professor Daniel Brockman is the director of the (RVC) and one of very few people in the world capable of performing mitral valve repair surgery on canine patients. “I began exploring the idea of performing this type of surgery on dogs in the mid-90s,” he recalls. “Mitral valve disease (MVD) is the most prevalent heart […]