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Red alert: what the UK’s record June heatwave means for animal health

Written by | 24 Jun 2026

With a Red Extreme Heat Warning in place and temperatures forecast to exceed 39°C this week – potentially breaking the UK’s all-time June record – vets are urging… read more.

Feeding bunnies better: Rabbit Awareness Week marks 20 years of improving rabbit welfare

Written by | 23 Jun 2026

Now in its 20th year, Rabbit Awareness Week (22-26 June 2026) is focusing on nutrition – one of the most persistent welfare gaps facing the UK’s 800,000 pet… read more.

Vet bills in the spotlight: what the CMA’s landmark reforms mean for pet owners

Written by | 20 Jun 2026

Following a 2.5-year investigation into the UK’s £6.7bn veterinary services market, the Competition and Markets Authority has confirmed legally binding measures to cap prescription fees, mandate transparent pricing,… read more.

A new era in canine arthritis care: VMD approves Zoetis’ Lenivia for long-acting OA pain relief

Written by | 12 Jun 2026

The UK’s Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has approved Lenivia® (izenivetmab injection) for the alleviation of pain associated with osteoarthritis (OA) in dogs. Granted on 29 May 2026, the… read more.

Neutralizing smelly dog breath with plant extracts

Written by | 25 May 2026

Pet owners love their dogs but may not always love the smell of their breath. Because this bad odor can signal oral disease, veterinary clinics will prescribe daily tooth brushing, antibiotics or chemical rinses… read more.

More selective breeding might help flat-faced dogs to breathe easier

Written by | 18 May 2026

Breeding programs could alter heritable dog characteristics to reduce the rates of brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS), a breathing disorder common in dogs such as Bulldogs, French Bulldogs… read more.

Dog training choices reflect owners’ ethical views on animals

Written by | 10 May 2026

Whether a dog owner rewards their dog with a treat or corrects it by pulling on the leash is not simply a matter of what they believe to… read more.

Unlocking how dogs’ fungal ear infections evade treatment points vets to drug stewardship

Written by | 18 Apr 2026

Mutations in a key protein make a yeast found in dogs with common outer ear infections more resistant to the topical antifungals used to treat it, veterinarians and… read more.

Dog Aging Project studies offer insight into how owners experience pet loss

Written by | 3 Apr 2026

For many families, the loss of a dog is not just the loss of a pet — it is the loss of a family member. Two recent studies… read more.

Some “designer” crossbreed dogs may have more problem behaviors than pure breeds

Written by | 29 Mar 2026

In a new, survey-based study of three kinds of “designer” crossbreed dogs, cocakpoos, cavapoos and labradoodles, all three showed more undesirable behaviors than at least one of their… read more.

Veterinarians in Japan and the UK view animal welfare through different cultural lenses

Written by | 14 Mar 2026

Animal welfare is gaining increasing global attention, but what it means to ensure a “good life” for animals can vary across cultures. The World Organisation for Animal Health… read more.

Experts uncover why cats are prone to kidney disease

Written by | 5 Mar 2026

Researchers from the University of Nottingham have uncovered a surprising biological quirk in domestic cats that may help explain why they are so prone to chronic kidney disease…. read more.

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