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The RSPCA has urged owners of XL Bullies to register their dogs for exemption before the deadline at noon on Wednesday (31 January) – with the charity “heartbroken” by the forthcoming change in law. From 1 February, it will be illegal to own an XL Bully unless exempted – so the RSPCA is reminding owners […]

Dogs may go off their food for a variety of reasons. Francesca Ford, Canine Nutritionist, who also teaches the Bone Idol Academy canine nutrition courses, explains… Skipping the odd meal is okay! Firstly, I would like to point out it isn’t necessarily a problem if your dog doesn’t eat every time you put their food […]

Rescued by the RSPCA following a brutal beating that left him blind, Oliver, a cane corso puppy, has defied the odds and secured his forever home. In August 2023, a member of the public brought Oliver to the Hendon PDSA Pet Hospital, where he was in a collapsed state, showing clear signs of abuse. The […]

Take part to our Great Debate: should we have a national dog warden service, away from local authority funding and control? It’s no mystery that dog warden services across the UK grapple with disparate rules and standards adopted by various authorities. Some dog wardens are better funded than others, resulting in different standards of welfare, different rules […]

Dr Matt Spiegle, Medical Director at Vetster, has warned pet owners against ‘pet-diagnosing’ at home… We know that the biggest concern for pet owners is for their animal’s health. As humans we often turn to self-diagnosing our symptoms. With the rise of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and breadth of information available online, pet owners may be […]