In our we reported the growing concern around Brucellosis in foreign dogs – and how a growing number of veterinary practices are refusing to treat dogs from overseas unless they’re first tested for the disease. , a former registered nurse, has removed herself from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons’ nursing register in protest… I am a […]
Archives for March 2024
Support Dogs: the life of a puppy socialiser
Fiona Foster, from Mosborough, Sheffield, is a puppy socialiser for national charity – which trains and provides dogs to help autistic children and adults with epilepsy or a physical disability to live safer, more independent lives. A family says a new puppy has brought “lots of laughter” to their household – but in looking after the […]
Irritable Bowel Syndrome in dogs: the signs, and what to do
Barking Heads has engaged their Vet Dr Scott Miller and their dog Behaviourist Adem Fehmi to talk about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in dogs… Like humans, IBS is a condition that affects the digestive system in dogs, giving them an upset stomach. While it is an uncommon issue in dogs, any dog can be affected. […]
Adoptober: dogs still waiting to be adopted after 500 days
Luna, Bella and Storm have been waiting over 500 days for adoption at the.Now the charity is showcasing their hunt for a new home as part of its Adoptober month-long rehoming campaign. Steph McCawley, supporter engagement officer at the RSPCA’s Chesterfield and North Derbyshire branch, says, “All three dogs have so much to give and […]
Great Debate: Should we accept that some dogs are ‘born to be bad’?
As new research suggests that dogs’ brains are being and as the UK Government prepares to , some people are questioning if certain Bully XL breeders have selected on qualities that made the dogs more likely to kill than other breeds. So we ask you, our readers, to weigh in on the debate: should we accept that some […]