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As new figures released by the RSPCA suggest that thousands of dogs have already been dumped in 2010, the charity renews its call for a dog licencing scheme.
Dog owners and veterinary practices are being urged to be on their guard after a series of outbreaks of suspected parvovirus, a potentially fatal canine disease.
Dogs Trust has stated that it is "appalled" by the suggestion that dogs seized under Section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 should be shot to save the Metropolitan Police the cost of kennelling them.
Today is National Ferret Day, and the BVA is using this to remind pet owners and vets about the availability of the BVA Animal Welfare Foundation's (BVA AWF) practical guide designed to enable owners to provide the very best of care for their pet ferrets.
Vets are celebrating a victory for the principle of 'deed not breed' in the control of dangerous or out of control dogs, after the Control of Dogs Bill passed Stage 3 in the Scottish Parliament.
