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Burgess Excel launches The Great British Small Animal Census for 2026

Burgess Excel , the UK’s leading small animal specialist, has launched The Great British Small Animal Census for 2026, the largest dedicated survey into the lives, behaviours and wellbeing of the nation’s small animals.

Now open for entries, the census aims to strengthen understanding of small animal ownership. The outcomes will develop industry education and promote best practice, reinforcing...

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Landmark feline cancer study reveals new genetic insights that could transform treatment options for cats

The first large‑scale genetic study of cancer in pet cats has uncovered crucial cancer‑driving mutations that closely mirror those seen in humans, offering new opportunities to advance diagnosis, prognostication and treatment for cats with cancer.

Part funded by CVS, the research - published in Science - marks a major step forward for the veterinary oncology field and could...

CVS launches new Collaborative Cancer Care service to support first opinion veterinary practices

CVS has announced the launch of its new Collaborative Cancer Care service – a comprehensive oncology vet to vet support service offering designed to help all vets in practice manage cancer cases with greater confidence, clarity and compassion.

The service is now available across CVS practices and will be extended to non‑CVS veterinary practices from 1st February 2026. So that every...

Holyrood backing for Greyhound Racing Scotland Bill is “a crucial step forward for animal welfare”, says Dogs Trust

The Scottish Parliament’s decision to continue progressing the Greyhound Racing (Offences) Scotland Bill through Holyrood has been welcomed as a significant milestone for dog welfare by Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity.

Earlier this evening, MSPs voted in favour of the Bill progressing through Stage 1 of its journey through Holyrood, marking clear parliamentary...

Two tiny puppies, two miracle heart surgeries at Northern Ireland Veterinary Specialists

Two tiny puppies are on the road to happy, healthy lives after undergoing lifesaving heart procedures at Northern Ireland Veterinary Specialists (NiVS) in Hillsborough - making it a week the team will never forget.

Little Deahling, an eight‑week‑old Jack Russell Terrier weighing barely more than a bag of sugar, and Peekaboo, a nine‑month‑old crossbreed with a cheeky smile and a big...

Paralysed dog getting veterinary treatment

Severely paralysed dog walks again with pioneering cell transplant treatment

Neurologist vets at Bristol Vet Specialists have helped a severely paralysed dog to walk again, following pioneering cell transplant treatment.

Owned by Miss Sasha Reed, Arthur the six-year-old male Cockapoo became paralysed in August 2021 following a ‘slipped disc’. This left him with the most severe injury in dogs with ‘slipped discs’, where all sensation and movements below the...

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Animal welfare charity Mayhew launches an awareness campaign highlighting its work keeping dogs and cats healthy and safe during the housing crisis.

For 140 years, Mayhew has supported pets through their owners' toughest times by prioritising animal welfare – helping many to remain with their people when it's in the animals’ best interests.

London-based animal welfare...

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Pet insurance firm tackling vet fees with AI

UK pet insurance brand Waggel ’s AI triage service has saved 80% of customers using the service a trip to the vet.

With soaring vet fees making the headlines, Waggel’s partnership with AI vet triage service Joii provides an alternative which in most cases allows owners to help their animal at home - removing the risk of costly vet fees and saving pets the potential trauma of an...

Top winter walking spots around the UK

A travel expert shares the UK’s top spots for a winter stroll

As the new year begins and winter is in full swing, many of us are eager to enjoy crisp, frosty mornings and make the most of wintery days before spring arrives and the white trees disappear.

While many southern European destinations get ready for the warmer weather, the UK is gifted with snowy landscapes and glistening...

New competition urges dog owners to ‘Bag It and Bin It’

A new competition aimed at promoting responsible dog ownership and protecting green spaces launches today (5 January 2026), encouraging dog owners to bag it and bin itwherever they are walking.

Led by Devon Loves Dogs, the competition is being delivered in partnership with Cranbrook Town Council, Devon Wildlife Trust, RSPB, Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust, National Trust at...

Crafting comfort for pets in need

The RSPCA is inviting animal lovers across Devon to pick up their knitting needles and crochet hooks to help pets in need this winter, as part of its Big Give Back to Animals appeal.

The charity is appealing for handmade blankets that can offer comfort, warmth and security to animals - at a time when the ongoing cost-of-living crisis is leaving many families struggling to keep their...

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