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Couple sentenced after man inflicts physical abuse on two young kittens

Mark Nenna (DOB: 26/07/1996) and Abigayle Nenna (DOB: 20/03/1997) both of Whetstone Hey, Ellesmere Port, pleaded guilty and were sentenced at Chester Magistrates Court on Tuesday 5 November. Mr Nenna received a suspended custodial sentence for causing unnecessary suffering to their two cats Alonso and Hamilton.

The young ginger kittens, both of which were house cats and never went outside, had...

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CVS White Lodge practice improves post-operative pain scoring audits and resulting practice protocols

CVS’ White Lodge Veterinary Surgery in Exmouth has run a project to improve pain scores in cats and dogs post operatively and updated its practice protocols as a result.

The first opinion practice initiative has been recently recognised with RCVS Knowledge Champion status at its 2024 awards.

Post operative pain should be prevented for ethical reasons and due to a large range...

PDSA Weekly Vet Q&A - 30 July 2024

Dear PDSA Vet, my garden is full of plants, but it's also now full of slugs. Do I need to keep my eye on my dog, Caffrey around them? Thanks Lorna

Hi Lorna, slugs as well as snails can carry lungworm, which is a parasite that can cause life threatening illness in our dogs. Caffrey is at risk of catching lungworm if he eats slugs and snails so it's best to keep him away if he's...

Maison Dieu moves to new practice in Dover

CVS’ Maison Dieu Vets has moved to a brand new 3,800 square foot purpose-built building in the centre of the town.

The new modern building, in which £1 million has been invested, is all on one level and houses the latest veterinary facilities and equipment.

The new property will enable the practice to significantly expand the range of clinical services it offers to pets, and...

Global pet economy to grow to $500 billion in revenue by 2030 finds new Bloomberg Intelligence study

The global pet industry will expand by more than 45% over the next six years, surpassing $500 billion by 2030, according to a new report from Bloomberg Intelligence (BI). The surge will be driven by increasing pet ownership, particularly in emerging markets like China, robust sales in pet food, strong growth of health and welfare therapies, and the humanisation of pets.

BI expects...

Dogs Trust and Cats Protection issue urgent appeal for fosterers to support pet owners fleeing domestic abuse

Two specialist fostering services that support pet owners fleeing domestic abuse have issued an urgent appeal for more volunteers to come forward and open their homes to pets in need after experiencing an increase in demand for their services.

This appeal comes as Freedom, managed by Dogs Trust, and Lifeline, managed by Cats Protection, mark 20 years of supporting pets and their...

Celebrations Continue at ChesterGates Veterinary Specialists!

This year, ChesterGates Veterinary Specialists celebrates 20 years of cutting-edge veterinary care, especially in the field of veterinary neurology, forged by ChesterGates founder and World-renowned neurologist, Geoff Skerritt.

Therefore, it’s fitting that the hospital continues to grow its reputation as a centre of excellence for veterinary neurology by announcing that two of its...

Young agility handlers and dogs secure success in Belgium

The Young Kennel Club (YKC) Agility Team GB are celebrating a successful weekend, after winning one gold, two silver and three bronze medals at the Junior Open Agility World Championships, which were held at Sentower Park, Belgium between 19-21 July.

Leading the accolades was 16-year-old Mia Steedman, from Doncaster, and her Border Collie, Lorramia English Rose (Rosie) who retained...

Senior Agility Team GB secure medals at the first Senior Open Agility World Championships

The Kennel Club would like to congratulate Senior Agility Team GB on their success at the first Senior Open Agility World Championships in Opglabbeek, Belgium this weekend (19 – 21 July), which took place alongside the Junior Open Agility World Championships.

The Senior Agility Team GB competed over three days at the Championships, with handlers and their dogs showing an impressive...

Revving up to stop rabies: Tuk tuk challenge in Cornwall aims to drive global change

UK animal welfare charity, Worldwide Veterinary Service (WVS), is gearing up for its annual fundraising event in Cornwall, The Rabies Rally.

Taking place from the 10th to 13th of September, the event will see eleven teams tackle a course running across the Cornish peninsula in tuk tuks - iconic three-wheeled vehicles which are frequently used during the charity’s global vaccination...

PDSA Weekly Vet Q&A - 22 July

Dear PDSA Vet, my cat, Cinnamon, recently had a tooth removed due to dental disease. How can I prevent this happening again? Sheeba

Hi Sheeba, the most effective way of preventing dental disease in dogs and cats is to brush their teeth daily, using a toothbrush or small finger brush with toothpaste intended for pets. You can buy these from any good pet shop. It can be easier to get a...

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