What’s good for us is good for our pets!
It is a sad fact that cancer amongst dogs is growing at an alarming rate. One of the big difficulties with animal cancer is that your pet cannot tell you when a cancer is developing, but if cancers can be detected early enough they respond well [...]

The BVA Animal Welfare Foundation (BVA AWF) in conjunction with the Veterinary Poisons Information Service (VPIS) has announced the launch of an update of its popular Pets and Poisons – Keeping Your Animals Safe leaflet, first produced in 2004.
Based on information compiled by the VPIS, the leaflet provides a valuable and easy reference guide for [...]

Pet sales
There will be new regulations on pet vending.  At present, we are considering making the following changes. These will, of course, be subject to public consultation and Parliamentary approval.

Pet shops should continue to be licensed with renewal every three years rather than annually, with inspections on a risk managed basis.

Local Authorities will issue licences [...]

Mutilations
From 6 April 2007 in England, and 28 March in Wales, the mutilation of animals was banned under the Animal Welfare Act 2006, with certain exemptions set out in the 2007 and the 2008 (Amendment) Regulations. “Mutilation” covers any procedure that involves interference with the sensitive tissues or bone structure of an animal other than [...]

Every year the skyline is set alight with rockets, Catherine wheels and Roman candles as celebrations take place to the accompanying sound of fireworks. Bangs, explosions and bright lights are partnered by screams, sirens and the occasional howling dog.

Many dogs do not like fireworks. Fact. Every year dogs along with many other animals experience fear [...]

Information about the Act
How does the Act affect me?
Information for Local Authorities
Secondary Legislation and Codes of Practice to be made under the Act
Improvement Notice Template
When did the Animal Welfare Act come into effect?
From 6 April 2007 (and in Wales from 27 March 2007), animal welfare law was improved.
Not only is it [...]

The Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 is a piece of UK legislation that was introduced in response to various incidents of serious injury or death resulting from attacks by aggressive and uncontrolled dogs, particularly on children. These incidents received heavy tabloid attention, causing widespread public concern over the keeping of dangerous dogs and a resulting legislative [...]