Marc the vet

Response to Potential New Dog Laws

With the headlines on every news channel yesterday talking of the government’s proposals to introduce compulsory microchipping and 3rd party insurance for ALL dog owners, it seems that everyone’s talking about dogs!
Personally I think compulsory microchipping is essential and should always be done before a pup leaves it’s breeder. That way every dog has a [...]

Please Welcome to the Stage… PUP AID!!

PUP AID is my social networking site ThePet.net’s Puppy Farm Awareness Day event for 2010.

PUP AID is a mini-boutique music festival to be held at Stanmer House near Brighton on Sunday 19th September with another celeb-judged dog show, Rex Factor, and loads of fun for all the family - and your dogs.

Puppy Farming is an [...]

BVA: Vets warn against dangerous dogs issue becoming party political

(BVA Release) Vets have welcomed the Government consultation on reforming dangerous dogs legislation but called on politicians not to let the issue become a political football during the forthcoming election campaign.
Responding to the announcement by the Home Secretary and Secretary of State for Environment Food and Rural Affairs that Defra will consult the public on [...]

On the Sofa at DFS Crufts with… Me!!

With DFS Crufts starting this Thursday I’d like to tell you a bit about what I’ll be upto every day on my ThePet.net stand, situated in Hall 1, Stand 59 (right opposite the main entrance).
Continuing with the whole DFS sofa theme, my business partner Andy and I have teamed-up with über-cool and trendy healthy doggy food [...]

BBC Inside Out: Karen & Coco the Addison’s Disease-detecting Dog

Coco is the first dog in the world to detect a potentially fatal attack of Addison’s disease in her owner Karen.
Coco saves Karen’s life everyday by alerting her to when the cortisol levels in her body fluctuate. He stops Karen from falling into a coma at least twice a week, by detecting when her body’s [...]

Woof Factor 2010 - Starts Today 1st March!!

Oldies Club is celebrating older dogs!

They are holding a fundraising photo competition for the second year running especially for dogs age 7 and over. The winning dog will represent the Oldies Club for the following year. The only rule for this competition is that dogs entering need to be veterans, they do not necessarily need [...]

BVA: Moving Forward on Dog Breeding

(BVA Release) The veterinary profession was well represented at a meeting of key stakeholders brought together to discuss the next steps on dog breeding.
The British Veterinary Association (BVA), British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) and Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) together with welfare organisations, the Kennel Club, Defra, and the Scottish Government considered the [...]

Vets remind Owners to protect their Pets before the Summer Holidays

(BVA Release) It may seem like a never-ending winter in the UK, but vets are already looking forward to summer and reminding pet owners to find out about the requirements for taking their pets abroad in plenty of time.
As the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) reaches its 10th anniversary on 28th February 2010, the British Veterinary [...]

Kennel Club’s Leading Campaign Collared in Wales

Wales’ Rural Affairs Minister Announces Complete Ban on the use of Electric Shock Collars.
After four years of campaigning, the Kennel Club has jubilantly welcomed the announcement made by Wales’ Rural Affairs Minister, Elin Jones AM that, subject to approval by the National Assembly for Wales, the use of electric shock collars will be banned in [...]

Puppy Farming campaign supporter Carol Cleveland on TV

I’m looking forward to seeing my dear friend Carol Cleveland on the Alan Titchmarsh Show at 5pm this Wednesday afternoon on ITV1.

An member of the original Monty Python team, Carol recently helped me by graciously judging at my Puppy Farm Awareness Day in Brighton last September (below).

Judges for the day: Carol Cleveland (left) and JoAnne [...]