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• Are big dogs brighter than small dogs?

  

  According to a new study, bigger dogs are better at following human pointing cues than smaller breeds; although other researchers are sceptical, suggesting that results of the experiment are inconclusive.…

  By: David Watson
  Published: 30 Aug 2010
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• BVA joins call for improved UK dog laws

  

  The BVA has joined some of the UK's largest animal charities, law enforcement agencies and unions calling for improved and updated legislation to protect dog welfare and public safety.…

  By: David Watson
  Published: 24 Aug 2010
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• VetGrad guides new grads

  

  ‘IF YOU feel like things are getting on top of you, don't suffer alone! The transition from student to working life is a real shock to the system, so you must not feel like you have failed if you're finding it difficult to cope.'…

  By: David Watson
  Published: 15 Aug 2010
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• PTSD a problem in dogs too

  

  There has been much discussion about the levels of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in troops returning from combat zones. Veterinary opinion now holds that a similar condition occurs in dogs returning from duties too.…

  By: David Watson
  Published: 13 Aug 2010
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• Obesity in dogs - the domino effect

  

  Research suggests that one in three cancer deaths in humans and dogs could be prevented by reducing omega-6 fatty acids and cutting calories. Meanwhile, the PDSA says the percentage of overweight UK dogs has risen from 21% to 35% in 4 years.…

  By: David Watson
  Published: 28 Jul 2010
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• BBC Panorama programme exposes more than Medivet

  

  Since the screening of the BBC's Panorama programme, ‘It Shouldn't happen at a Vets', there seems to have been a deafening hush ... except for the sound of Teflon coating being applied to establishment statements and stable doors being bolted at Medivet…

  By: David Watson
  Published: 25 Jul 2010
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