July 2010
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
[ July 11, 2010; 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm. July 14, 2010; 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm. July 21, 2010; 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm. July 28, 2010; 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm. August 4, 2010; 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] ‘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.
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MPs back Compulsory Microchipping of Dogs
(BVA Release) Members of Parliament have recognised the British Veterinary Association’s contribution to the promotion of microchipping dogs and the campaign for compulsory microchipping through an Early Day Motion (EDM) tabled by Andrew Rosindell MP (Conservative, Romford).
The EDM is gaining signatures from across all political parties as MPs show their support for a compulsory microchipping [...]
Mumbai Memoirs: Slums & Street-Dogs
“Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun” chirped Noel Coward way back in 1931, although it seems that in the last eighty-odd years even piping-hot pooches have learned to stay cool in the shade.
The infamous slums of Mumbai play a major part towards making India’s most populous city and its proud commercial, [...]
Extra Extra… Tweet All About It!!
Here’re some tips, a brief overview, and how to get started on Twitter; including how it can benefit your pet-business, and how easy it is for your brand to increase its online visibility and customer/client loyalty by simply joining the world’s biggest conversation.
Compassion in World Farming’s Good Farm Animal Welfare Awards
[ July 14, 2010; 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] I’m thrilled to be co-presenting Compassion in World’s Farming’s Good Farm Animal Welfare Awards with supermodel Juliet Johns; and host, the Legendary bird enthusiast Bill Oddie, taking place at St Paul’s Cathedral on the 14th of July.
To add to the excitement, Compassion is also launching the first Good Chicken Awards.
A host of celebrities will be [...]
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