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Tough new law will see end of cruel dog ear cropping and cat declawing

A tough new law banning the import of dogs with cropped ears and cats who have had their claws removed will prevent the suffering of hundreds of thousands of pets for generations to come.

The bill which passed the final stages of Parliament on Friday (21 November 2025) will mean dogs and cats subjected to the cruel and painful procedures will not be allowed in the UK, where these...

Corgi dog having its ears examined by a veterinary

Veterinary specialists launch specialist dermatology service

Chestergates Veterinary Specialists has launched a new Specialist-led dermatology service to meet rising demand for the diagnosis and management of complex skin and ear disease in dogs and cats.

The service is headed by Sara Legnani, RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology, and will operate three days a week, working closely with Chestergates’ existing referral teams to deliver...