Marc the vet

Missed opportunity to prevent dog attacks say vets

(BVA and BSAVA new release) Veterinary associations have described the Government’s package on dangerous dogs as a missed opportunity to prevent future dog attacks.
The package (for England) includes an extension of dangerous dogs law to cover private property, the removal of the requirement for all dogs to be held in police ‘custody’ and a range [...]

Top scientist reveals lemmings leave last clues to sad fate

(Oslo, Norwegian Press Agency) A rare species of lemming has been the first animal known to man to be identified as leaving a suicide note – by the pattern of its last droppings left just moments before leaping.
The Norwegian Lemming (pictured below) is a small rodent and distant relative of our more familiar children’s pet [...]

Animal charity’s ‘Pet-acular’ in the Park: Sun 15th April 2012

[ April 15, 2012; ] I’m delighted to be part of this very special day for one of my favourite animal charities The Mayhew Animal Home.

The Mayhew’s Hyde Bark event is a fundraiser which will be held in London’s most famous park to raise money for the homeless dogs, cats and rabbits the charity cares for.

The Mayhew, in North West [...]