Take part to our Great Debate: are you optimistic for further welfare developments under the new Labour government?
The 2024 King's Speech was held on 17 July 2024, opening the first session of the new parliament since the general election....
A recent issue of Vet Record highlighted how Dogs Trust has advertised brachycephalic dogs for rehoming, using words such as ‘adorable’ and ‘cute’. This was despite the charity being part of the Advisory Council on Companion Animal Welfare (ACCAW),...
As the demand for professional dog trainers continues to rise in the UK, the industry faces a critical question: should training people to work with dogs include some form of regulation? Is it time to establish minimum standards for...
In the light of a recent study on the impact of flea treatments on English rivers, should we reconsider the use of regular, preventive flea treatments?
A recent study revealed that veterinary flea products used on cats and dogs are...
Take part to our next Great Debate: are 'beware of the dog' signs worth it?
For centuries, they have been used as means to discourage thieves, or warn visitors of the presence of dogs - but now, with an increasing...
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...