The numbers of dogs abandoned or strayed in the UK has risen by 11% in the last year, with an average of one dog an hour being put to sleep say Pedigree. Rescue homes have been hit hard by a reduction in donations as a result of the recession, and recent news that the RSPCA [...]

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June heralds the seventh annual National Microchipping Month. But before you rush out to take advantage of cut-price chipping, thinking you are being a responsible owner safeguarding your dog, take a moment to consider the implications and possible health risks of having your pet implanted with a chip. Read our special feature by editor Caroline [...]

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