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25% Pups Come From Puppy Farms
One quarter of all puppies bought from 'cruel' puppy farms.

The Kennel Club has released research suggesting that more than one in four people may have bought a puppy from a puppy farm, many of which may end up with health and behavioural problems.

Millions of buyers are being misled, taking home puppies with no paperwork from irresponsible breeders and ending up with huge vet bills in the process. The internet has been cited as a reason for puppy farmers being able to hide the conditions in which 'cut price' puppies are kept.

The Kennel Club is eager to raise awareness about puppy farming and responsible ownership through the national Puppy Awareness Week which begins today.

The Kennel Club Secretary, Caroline Kisko, has slammed puppy farming as a "cruel trade that treats dogs as commodities rather than living creatures."

She said: "Our worry is that in the future even more people will be fooled by puppy farmers who hide behind the internet, being drawn in by the knock down prices without being aware of the high cost that they will pay later. This will simply grow the abandoned dog population and result in even more suffering."

Puppy farming is a cruel industry where puppies are bred without any regard for the health and well-being of either the puppy or the mother. Statistics show that 44% of people are unaware of what a puppy farm actually is, explaining why almost 30% of people have bought their puppy from the internet, a pet shop or newspaper outlet, all of which are often used for selling farmed puppies.

Taking place this week, PAW aims to bring the horrors of puppy farming to the public consciousness and highlight the important steps that are required when thinking about purchasing a puppy such as choosing the right breed and finding a responsible breeder.  It will culminate in Pup Aid, the boutique music festival, celebrity judged fun dog show and family day out at Stanmer House in Brighton on 18th September organised by TV vet Marc Abraham. For further information, click here.
 
The Kennel Club has created a petition to help end puppy farming and hopes to reach 100,000 signatures so that it may be addressed in the House of Commons. Dog lovers are invited to add their support by clicking here.

 

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Practices urged to audit neutering data

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 RCVS Knowledge has called on vet practices to audit their post-operative neutering outcomes.

It follows the release of the 2024 NASAN benchmarking report, which collates data from neutering procedures performed on dogs, cats and rabbits.

The benchmarking report enables practices in the UK and Ireland to compare their post-operative outcomes to the national average. This includes the rate of patients lost to follow-up, which in 2024 increased to 23 per cent.

Anyone from the practice can submit the data using a free template. The deadline for next report is February 2026.

Visit the RCVS Knowledge website to complete an audit. 

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UK's BSE risk status downgraded

The WOAH has downgraded the UK's international risk status for BSE to 'negligible'.

Defra says that the UK's improved risk status recognises the reputation for having the highest standards for biosecurity. It adds that it demonstrates decades of rigorous animal control.

Outbreaks of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, also known as mad cow disease, have previously resulted in bans on Britain's beef exports.

The UK's new status could lead to expanded trade and better confidence in British beef.

Christine Middlemiss, the UK's chief veterinary officer, said: "WOAH's recognition of the UK as negligible risk for BSE is a significant milestone and is a testament to the UK's strong biosecurity measures and the hard work and vigilance of farmers and livestock keepers across the country who have all played their part in managing the spread of this disease.