If you love animals, at some point you may have thought about becoming your own boss and starting up a dog walking and pet sitting business. But starting your own business can be daunting, especially if you’ve never done it before! There are accounts to sort, paperwork to keep and legal obligations to follow – […]
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A Beginners Guide to Setting up a Dog Walking and Pet Sitting Business (2 day course: 4-5 August)
Health and Fitness Tip of the Month: Addictions
When people hear the word ‘addiction’ they tend to think of gambling, alcohol or drugs. However, addictions come in many different forms and can include things such as food, shopping and internet etc. People also often believe that addictions are the addict’s fault and it is easy for them to stop. This is not the […]
Vets encouraged to get their cameras out for BVA’s ‘Veterinary photographer of the year’ competition
This year is British Veterinary Association’s third Veterinary photographer of the year competition. With last year seeing over 600 entries, this year’s competition is anticipated to be even bigger and better! In light of World Photography Day on 19 August, BVA are encouraging its members to get their cameras out and have some fun! This […]
To walk or not to walk? Protect your dogs from heatstroke this summer…
With temperatures predicted to soar in some parts of the country this week, it is important to be mindful of the very real danger of heatstroke when exercising your dog. Instead of walking your dogs in the heat, many dogs would enjoy relaxing with you in a shady garden. It’s important to be mindful when […]
Want to work with animals? Start your job search at our Apprenticeship Recruitment Day!
The College of Animal Welfare is delighted to be running a new Apprenticeship Recruitment Day at its Huntingdon centre on Wednesday 1 August 2018 for those looking to find an Animal Care Apprenticeship job. We know just how hard it can be for people looking to work with animals to finding that illusive apprenticeship job […]
International Working Animal Day – How can we help?
When we hear the term ‘working animals’ we might usually think of police dogs, or guide dogs. Leaving other working animals such as donkeys, camels and elephants to be forgotten about. For this reason, SPANA (the Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad) are focusing their third International Working Animal Day on working animals in […]
Rabbit Awareness Week – How can you improve your rabbit’s health?
This year, Rabbit Awareness Week are focusing their efforts around selective feeding and why all owners should make the change from a muesli to a high-quality hay based diet. More muesli, less nutrition So why should owners be moving their rabbits away from a muesli based diet? Muesli is very sugary and high in starch, […]
Health and fitness Tip of the Month: Pets
It has long been known that pets are great company and have been ‘man’s best friend’ for centuries. However, it is now being more commonly suggested that pets can help people of all ages with health problems. For example, recently an autistic child was helped with his communication skills by having a pet dog. It […]
New DNA Testing Scheme for Great Danes
After several consultations, The Kennel Club has just approved a new DNA testing scheme for inherited myopathy of Great Danes (IMGD). What is inherited myopathy of Great Danes? Inherited myopathy of Great Danes is a degenerative muscle disorder that affects Great Danes. Usually, if the dog is affected, it will develop symptoms before it is […]
Lifesaving Heart Scheme for Cavalier King Charles Spaniels
Mitral Valve Disease (MVD) is a life-threatening heart disease that affects over 40% of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels in the UK. As a result of these shocking numbers, the Kennel Club and Veterinary Cardiovascular Society (VCS) have developed a new heart scheme that aims to reduce the amount of dogs being affected by the disease. […]