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Only 6 months until compulsory microchipping comes into force

The Microchipping of Dogs Regulations for England were announced in October 2014, and outlined the responsibilities of breeders and dog owners once microchipping becomes compulsory in England from 6...

The top five clinical consequences of obesity in dogs

A lifetime study in Labrador Retrievers found that dogs with an ideal BCS of 4–5/9 lived a median of 1.8 years longer than their slightly overweight counterparts with a median BCS of 6–7/9 (Kealy et...

Tackling antibiotic resistance in veterinary practice: a team approach

Many bacteria are now resistant to antibiotics that have been effective against them in the past: they continue to survive following treatment with one or more antibiotic that they have previously...

Microchipping: how legislation will impact your practice

‘Failure to comply with compulsory microchipping could result in a fine of £500 for the dog owner.’