Regulation

Defra updates guidance on Animal Activities Licensing regulations

Defra has re-issued the guidance documents for the new Animal Activities Licensing Regulations, which came into force on 1 October…

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PIF unveils package of licensing support for its members

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced a licensing support package for its members to help them comply with the…

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Pet theft reform petition delivered to 10 Downing Street

The petition to ‘Reclassify the theft of a pet to a specific crime in its own right’ which gained 107,353…

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Animal cruelty sentences increase to five years in prison

New government plans will bring England’s maximum prison sentence for animal cruelty in line with Northern Ireland and the Irish…

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RCVS launches new website

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has today launched a redesign of its website, www.rcvs.org.uk, with a key focus on…

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‘Primates can be bought as easily as goldfish’, claims Monkey World

Monkey World is asking for change for the UK pet trade and the legal sale of primates, . The plight of pet monkeys…

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Couple jailed for selling sick puppies

A Kent couple who sold dying puppies to unsuspecting buyers have been jailed for a number of fraud and animal…

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Pets at Home food recalled following ‘seriously unwell’ pets

Pets at Home has issued a recall for four of its AVA pet food products after pets collapsed suddenly and…

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New avian flu measures announced

New measures to protect against avian flu have been confirmed by the Government chief vet. A more targeted approach will be…

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Working party dedicated to Cavalier King Charles spaniel hearts

Following a meeting convened by the Kennel Club with representatives of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed clubs and the…

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