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What are some of the painful procedures experienced by sheep on farm?

RSPCA defines a painful farm animal husbandry procedure as any action that alters or removes a specific body part of...

Last updated: June 8, 2022
Do animals get infected with SARS-CoV-2 or get COVID-19?

There are now many millions of cases globally of human infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus which causes COVID-19. There is...

Last updated: May 13, 2022
Why is chocolate toxic to dogs and other animals?

Chocolate contains cocoa, and cocoa contains the compound theobromine. Theobromine is toxic to dogs and other animals at certain doses....

Last updated: April 19, 2022
How can I ensure my farm animals’ welfare during the COVID-19 pandemic?

It is vital that you make plans to ensure that your farm animals, are well-looked after if you need to...

Last updated: March 28, 2022
How can I socialise my puppy, even with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic?

There are many ways that you can make sure that your puppy has lots of different and positive experiences that...

Last updated: March 28, 2022
Can people infect pets with the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2)?

Yes, people can infect pets with the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2). Infection of companion animals (pets) with SARS-CoV-2...

Last updated: March 28, 2022
Are domestic animals involved in the spread of COVID-19?

There are now many millions of cases globally of human infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus which causes COVID-19. There is...

Last updated: March 28, 2022
How can I prepare my pets for easing of COVID-19 restrictions?

Many of our companion animals have benefitted from having their people at home all of the time during the COVID-19...

Last updated: March 28, 2022
What do I need to do to safeguard my pets’ welfare during the COVID-19 pandemic?

There are some COVID-19 related situations that everyone with an animal should prepare for, to safeguard their animals’ welfare, including...

Last updated: March 3, 2022
How can I ensure my horses welfare during COVID-19 restrictions?

It is vital that you make plans to ensure that your horse is well-looked after if you need to self-isolate,...

Last updated: March 3, 2022

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