June 21, 2018
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The College of Animal Welfare is delighted to be running a new Apprenticeship Recruitment Day at its Huntingdon centre on Wednesday 1 August 2018 for those looking to find an Animal Care Apprenticeship job. We know just how hard it … Continue reading
June 15, 2018
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When we hear the term ‘working animals’ we might usually think of police dogs, or guide dogs. Leaving other working animals such as donkeys, camels and elephants to be forgotten about. For this reason, SPANA (the Society for the Protection … Continue reading
June 2, 2018
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This year, Rabbit Awareness Week are focusing their efforts around selective feeding and why all owners should make the change from a muesli to a high-quality hay based diet. More muesli, less nutrition So why should owners be moving their … Continue reading
June 1, 2018
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It has long been known that pets are great company and have been ‘man’s best friend’ for centuries. However, it is now being more commonly suggested that pets can help people of all ages with health problems. For example, recently … Continue reading
May 24, 2018
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After several consultations, The Kennel Club has just approved a new DNA testing scheme for inherited myopathy of Great Danes (IMGD). What is inherited myopathy of Great Danes? Inherited myopathy of Great Danes is a degenerative muscle disorder that affects … Continue reading
May 22, 2018
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Mitral Valve Disease (MVD) is a life-threatening heart disease that affects over 40% of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels in the UK. As a result of these shocking numbers, the Kennel Club and Veterinary Cardiovascular Society (VCS) have developed a new … Continue reading
May 18, 2018
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Earlier this week, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) released a protocol that aims to encourage the idea of allowing dogs to support people who might benefit from it in health care settings such as hospitals. The idea behind the … Continue reading