Marc the vet

Puppy Farming: Pro Dogs Direct Interview at Discover Dogs 2009

Check out Pro Dogs Direct’s  Tracey, and listen to her advice on choosing a puppy and about the harsh realities of puppy farming  filmed at November’s Discover Dogs at Earl’s Court 1.
Click here to watch clip.
Pro Dogs Direct Website

Dogs must be Permanently Identified for Health Schemes

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is reminding all veterinary surgeons that from January 1st 2010 all dogs presented under the BVA/Kennel Club Canine Health Schemes must be permanently identified by microchip or tattoo.
The BVA/KC Canine Health Schemes (CHS) enable owners to screen for known inherited diseases in their dogs and include the hip dysplasia scheme, [...]

Animal Welfare Organisations Promote Guidance on Buying a New Dog

Animal welfare organisations have united to send a strong message to potential dog owners to do their homework before buying a new dog or puppy.
The Blue Cross, British Veterinary Association (BVA), BVA Animal Welfare Foundation (BVA AWF), Companion Animal Welfare Council (CAWC), Defra, Dogs Trust, Kennel Club, PDSA, RSPCA and the Universities Federation for Animal [...]

Vets Warn of Festive Hazards for Pets

Vets are urging pet owners to make sure their festive homes are safe for animals during the Christmas season by warning of a number of unknown hazards and poisons in and around the home.
The British Veterinary Association’s charity the Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) is re-launching its ‘Pets and Poisons’ leaflet to draw attention to common [...]

Aversive Dog Training Techniques “Unacceptable”

UK animal welfare, behaviour, training and veterinary organisations are warning of the possible dangers of using techniques for training dogs that can cause pain and fear, such as some of those seen used by Cesar Millan, who has announced a UK tour next year.
The organisations (see below) have joined forces to voice their serious concerns [...]

Working with AmazonCARES.org in the Peruvian Amazon

[ November 28, 2009 3:00 pm to December 27, 2009 3:00 pm. ] In a few weeks I’ll be travelling to Iquitos, deep in the Peruvian Amazon, to volunteer with incredible charity AmazonCARES.org.

I’ll be mainly neutering dogs and cats to help control overpopulation, as well as treating routine health problems and also visiting local schools to talk with school-children about looking after pets.

AmazonCARES (which stands for Community Animal [...]