It has now been 10 years since the government introduced the Animal Welfare Act in the UK. The act is wide ranging in it’s scope, but for us as vets and pet owners, it is most significant for outlining a duty of care that an owner has for their pets. According to the forthcoming PDSA Animal Welfare 2016 report, only 35% of owners are aware of their pet’s legal welfare needs. In response to this report, a coalition of UK veterinary organisations (The BVA, BVNA, Blue Cross, BSAVA, BVZS, PDSA and RSPCA) has launched a campaign to help pet owners understand these welfare needs. Continue reading… “Two Thirds of UK Pet Owners Unaware of Animal Welfare Needs”
Two Thirds of UK Pet Owners Unaware of Animal Welfare Needs
