Great Britain’s worst-ever bluetongue season ‘a major animal welfare crisis’ British Veterinary Association president tells MPs surge in cases putting farmers under severe pressure and stress The Guardian - UK · Nov 3
Raw Feeding for Dogs: What the Science Actually Says The Appeal, and What Drives ItDogs evolved from wolves, and wolves eat raw meat, so the argument goes. It is a clean line of reasoning, and it explains why raw feeding communities have grown quickly, including in Indian cities where fresh meat from the local butcher feels more natural than… Times Life · Oct 10
Alarm as 2,500 private owners keep elephants, tigers and lemurs as pets As exotic pet ownership soars, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging people to reconsider their choices, fearing many owners buy them on a whim and then struggle to look after the animals properly Daily Mirror · Feb 19, 2023
Britons urged not to buy exotic pets ‘on a whim’ amid welfare concerns British Veterinary Association calls for tougher rules as vets report many pets do not have their basic needs met The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2023
Pet owners warned not to dress dogs and cats in 'demeaning' Halloween costumes Elaborate Halloween costumes could be putting pets at risk along with additional accessories which can impact the animal's movement, the British Veterinary Association has warned Daily Mirror · Oct 27, 2022
Vets issue urgent warning after pet dog passes rare disease to owner in 'tragic' case Vets are calling for stricter pet import measures and vigilance after the first dog-to-human case of Brucella canis, a contagious bacterial infection, was confirmed in the UK Daily Mirror · Aug 26, 2022
UK vets' urgent warning after first dog-to-human case of serious disease A woman was hospitalised after a case of Brucella canis Wales Online · Aug 25, 2022
Brucella canis explained as woman is first in UK to get rare animal-borne disease The 'nasty' disease affects dogs' reproductive systems and in rare cases, can spread to humans. Daily Record · Aug 17, 2022
Vet issues stark warning to all dog owners as temperatures push towards 40C The British Veterinary Association is urging dog owners to keep their dogs cool throughout the UK's heatwave - and to avoid walking them or leaving them outside in the middle of the day Daily Mirror · Jul 18, 2022
Pets on paracetamol: animals at risk as owners struggle with vet bills Rise in online searches for ‘can I give my dog paracetamol?’ shows how cost of living crisis is affecting welfare, warns RSPCA The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2022
West Dunbartonshire dog owners warned over potentially fatal algae Blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, are a group of bacteria that can contain dangerous toxins which can be harmful and potentially fatal to pets, livestock and birds if ingested even in small quantities. Daily Record · Jun 27, 2022
Blue-green algae deadly to dogs identified early in Northern Ireland The British Veterinary Association has issued an urgent warning Belfast Live · Jun 24, 2022
Vets issue warning to all dog owners this summer after death of Cocker Spaniel Dogs can come into contact with dangerous algae even if they don't go in water. Daily Record · Jun 21, 2022
Vets issue warning to all dog owners after death of cocker spaniel Pet owners are being urged to keep their dogs on a lead during walks near water bodies - here is the reason why Chronicle Live · Jun 21, 2022
Liverpool Echo · Jun 21, 2022 Vets warn all dog owners after cocker spaniel dies Owners may not realise the risks when walking dogs near water
Wales Online · Jun 21, 2022 Vets' warning to all UK dog owners after cocker spaniel dies Potentially deadly threat spotted in 50 locations
Daily Mirror · Jun 20, 2022 Vet's warning to dog owners after 'poisoning' death of cocker spaniel while swimming The British Veterinary Association is urging dog owner to take extra care when walking their pets near rivers and ponds after a cocker spaniel died of suspected blue-green algae poisoning
The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022 Jack Russell terriers have the longest lifespan among pet dogs, study suggests Researchers found that flat-faced dogs like pugs and French bulldogs had the shortest life expectancy.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2022 First UK hairless French bulldog litter prompts ‘extreme breeding’ concerns Exclusive: British Veterinary Association says some owners are prioritising novelty over health of pets