Professor Daniel Brockman is the director of the (RVC) and one of very few people in the world capable of performing mitral valve repair surgery on canine patients. “I began exploring the idea of performing this type of surgery on dogs in the mid-90s,” he recalls. “Mitral valve disease (MVD) is the most prevalent heart […]
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Appeal for information on pup found with a broken leg
The RSPCA is appealing for information after a 12-week-old lurcher pup was found dumped with a broken leg which had to be amputated. animal rescue officer Katie Glenn said: “A member of the public found the puppy in a local park – known as Broadway or Norris Green Park – on 30 March. “She had […]
Pet stories children’s writing course launches with award-winning author
An award-winning children’s author is launching a for young people. Pet Time Stories, led by Helen Haraldsen, is aimed at young people aged aged 10 – 15 who have an interest in animals. It runs from 20 April to 25 May 2022. “I’m known for writing animal stories featuring my own pets and ponies and […]
Moving with pets: expert advice and top tips
To mark has teamed up with pet behaviourist and expert to provide some helpful advice on giving pets a happy experience when moving home. “There is plenty to think about when moving home and you don’t want to get caught out by overlooking the needs of the animals within your household,” says Nick. “But there is no […]
Dog with deformed legs abandoned tied to a tree
A young German Shepherd or Belgian Malinois cross, around a year old and with deformed back legs, was found tied to a tree at around 4pm on Sunday, 4 April. He was left on a secluded patch of land near Avoncroft Museum Of Historic Buildings in Redditch Road, Stoke Heath. The dog, who has been […]