Archive for the ‘Dog legislation’ Category

Plans to improve Welsh dog breeding standards
Filed Under (Dog health, Dog legislation) by editor on January-11-2012
Animal Welfare (Breeding of Dogs) (Wales) Regulations 2012 The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the latest draft regulations to improve dog breeding standards in Wales.

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“Debarking” ban comes into force
Filed Under (Dog behaviour, Dog legislation) by editor on July-21-2010

I’m glad to share the news that Massachusetts lawmakers have done the right thing and become the first to ban so-called “debarking” surgery. The surgery removes the vocal chords of dogs and cats to prevent them from barking and meowing.

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Dog owners facing tough new regulations
Filed Under (Dog legislation) by editor on March-9-2010

UK Government Ministers are considering changes to the Dangerous Dogs Act which would require dog owners to microchip their dogs and insure themselves against the risk their pet will attack someone.

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