#Act4 Pets Scottish dog-lovers are being warned to check carefully before buying a pet online amid growing concerns about animal welfare. In Scotland, online puppy sales rise amid animal welfare concerns 13 November 2019
#Act4 Pets We published the Scottish Government national online consultation on fireworks Public consultation on banning fireworks in Scotland - Submit your opinion by 13 May 2019 30 October 2019
#Act4 Pets Cats are very good at hiding their health problems, a survival instinct from their wild ancestors, when showing weakness made them easier prey. A better way to screen cats for heart disease 18 October 2019
#Act4 Pets An in-depth interview with Peter J. Wolf and Dan Spehar about the importance and effectiveness of TNVR, and how regular people can get involved in helping community cats. The importance of trap-neuter-vaccinate-return and citizen engagement 25 September 2019
#Act4 Pets 17 Member States and Switzerland have analysed websites suspected of non-compliance with legislation on online sales of cats and dogs. The online sale of dogs and cats is a growing market 23 September 2019
#Act4 Pets Many think of dogs as loyal, love-filled companions, and cats as cute beasts that tolerate us - but we might have to rethink that a little. Cats bond strongly with their humans, perhaps even more than dogs do 23 September 2019
#Act4 LabAnimals China’s first duplicate cat marks the country’s emergence in gene research and its entry in a potentially lucrative and unregulated market for cloning pets. His cat’s death left him heartbroken - so he cloned it 19 September 2019
#Act4 Pets Persian cats are a popular breed worldwide and are instantly recognisable from their luxurious coat and flattened face. Persian cats at high risk of health problems, study shows 17 September 2019
#Act4 Pets A new study has found that focused cardiac ultrasound increases detection of cardiac issues in cats. New screening method may help detect heart disease in cats 13 September 2019
#Act4 Pets A Quebec judge has rejected an application by Montreal pet store owners for the suspension of a new city bylaw that bans the sale of cats, dogs and rabbits that don't come from shelters or veterinary clinics. Canadian pet stores lose bid to suspend rules forcing them to sell pets from shelters 8 August 2019
#Act4 Pets Felines that are declawed are usually declawed in an attempt to protect furniture. New York cat owners, however, will have to tolerate ruined property. New York is the first US state to ban declawing 23 July 2019
#Act4 Pets Many of us will have experienced that super friendly cat who seems to love being stroked one minute, only to bite or swipe at us the next. How to stroke a cat, according to science 23 June 2019