Marc the vet

Vets back compulsory microchipping of dogs in Wales

(BVA & BSAVA Release) Moves to introduce compulsory microchipping of dogs in Wales have been welcomed by veterinary associations.
Environment Minister John Griffiths launched the consultation which sets out five options for introducing compulsory microchipping of dogs over different timeframes.
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) are members of the Microchipping [...]

Vote Ashleigh and Pudsey to win Britain’s Got Talent

With dogs seemingly on the receiving end of so much negative press these days it’s great to see some primetime TV highlighting this incredible bond between dog and owner.
Watch Ashleigh and Pudsey performing their adorable routine to Peppy and George in the Live Semi Final.
Please vote for them in this weekend’s Britain’s Got Talent Grand [...]

Reckon you could spot the link between animal abuse & domestic abuse?

(BVA Release) An initiative has been launched in Scotland to help vets uncover and tackle domestic abuse where an animal is also being harmed.
Research and clinical evidence increasingly suggests links between the abuse of children, vulnerable adults and animals and vets are being asked to join their human medicine counterparts in making the links and [...]

Please vote for Oldies Club to win £5000 to help older dogs

Amazing canine charity Oldies Club – who I’m the very proud patron of – is thrilled and very grateful to have been included in this month’s Feel Good Park facebook charity competition by Animal Friends Pet Insurance.
The winning charity will receive £5,000 which would be an amazing amount to receive towards the care of our [...]

2012 Dogs Trust Honours: Marvellous Mutts of the UK need now apply

[ May 21, 2012; ] Call for nominations for the prestigious annual Dogs Trust Honours.

Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, which has 17 rehoming centres across the country, is calling on the dog lovers nationwide to nominate their hairy heroes for a prestigious Dogs Trust Honour here.

Now in its fifth and most fabulous year, the 2012 Dogs Trust [...]