Marc the vet

PUP AID 2010: Not Long Now…

Every now and then an event comes along that is just so Brighton it’s hard to imagine where else in the country it would feel at home.
And as another disappointing summer lacking in local live music festivals in this über-dog-friendly city of ours grinds silently to a halt, it’s no surprise that PUP AID 2010 [...]

Groups Call on Prime Minister for Improved Dog Laws

(BVA Release) The British Veterinary Association, some of the UK’s largest animal charities, law enforcement agencies and unions have jointly called on the leaders of the main political parties to work together to introduce improved and updated legislation to protect dog welfare and public safety.
The 20 groups have come together to demand action against irresponsible [...]

Puppy Farming Item on Channel FIVE News: Wed 18th August 2010

I’ve just filmed a piece on puppy farming for Channel FIVE News for tonight’s broadcast, featuring Labradors Sam, and Lucy the rescued ex-breeding bitch; and my reaction to a Welsh puppy farmer who’s just been fined £3000 and banned from keeping dogs for one year as a punishment for puppy farming.

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PUP AID 2010: Tickets Now on Sale!!

Tickets for this year’s PUP AID 2010 charity boutique music festival & celeb-judged dog show are now on sale.
The full line-up of bands will be announced very shortly but to secure your ticket - costing only £6 (children under 12 and dogs free):

A proportion of monies raised by ticket sales will go to the local [...]

Bone Look Back in Anger: Dog-loving Liam Gallagher helps UK’s Dogs

Oasis lead-singer Liam Gallagher signed a classic Epiphone Casino guitar with All Saints wife Nicole Appleton, their Dachshund ‘Ruby Tuesday’ and me in the Gibson Guitar Showroom in Central London to launch PUP AID 2010 - the UK’s first charity boutique music festival and fun celebrity-judged dog show.
PUP AID 2010 - taking place in Brighton [...]

Wales takes huge stride towards better dog welfare

(BVA Release) The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) have warmly welcomed the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) announcement on reform of dog breeding legislation and the compulsory microchipping of certain dogs.
The announcement, made by Rural Affairs Minister Elin Jones AM, follows a report by an expert Task and Finish Group, [...]

Vets warn Dog-owners about Dangers of Artificial Sweeteners

(BVA Release) The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is warning dog owners of the danger that the artificial sweetener, Xylitol, can pose to their pets.
Xylitol is not considered harmful to humans, but if ingested by a dog the substance is dangerous because it triggers a sudden release of insulin which causes a dramatic drop in blood [...]

My Pet Shame: Wednesdays 8pm on Sky1

‘My Pet Shame’ airs its first episode on Wednesday 14th July on Sky1 at 8pm.

It’s my first factual entertainment series in which I co-present with the lovely Joanna Page (Gavin & Stacey, Love Actually) and will look at pets and the excruciatingly embarrassing ailments they often suffer.

My Pet Shame is very informative, full of facts [...]