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International Dog Day: The stories of Avon and Somerset Police’s canine crime fighters

To mark International Dog Day, Avon and Somerset Police historian ALAN VOWELS looked back through time at the role…

Adorable new faces will soon be fighting crime in Wiltshire and Somerset

WHO could not like these adorable faces? Well, in the future, criminals will be dismayed to see them, because they…

PETS COLUMN: Physical causes of dog behaviour issues, part one

by LYNN BROOM Longmead Veterinary Practice BEHAVIOURAL problems can have many causes and it is important to be aware of the…

PETS COLUMN: When behaviour is due to a physical cause, part two

by Lynn Broom, Longmead Veterinary Practice THIS is the second of two articles on how physical factors can affect…

Science Week youngsters walk in the shoes of farmers

Students from more than 10% of primary schools across England and Wales stepped into farmers’ shoes to take part…

When vomiting and diarrhoea need a vet’s help

by Lynn Broom Longmead Veterinary Practice DOGS especially are prone to getting diarrhoea and, though less frequently, vomiting. Cats are generally…

Crufts champ!

Bourton pupil Hollie fought off fierce competition at this year’s Crufts YOUNG dog lover Hollie Batchelor came back from Crufts…

Why should I neuter my cat?

by Lynn Broom Longmead Veterinary Practice It is important to consider all the associated factors when considering whether to neuter your…

Dog-friendly venue Coffee & Canines opening in Gillingham

DOGGIES and drinks are at the centre of a new venue in Gillingham. Coffee & Canines,…

When is a lump on my dog a worry?

by Lynn Broom Longmead Veterinary Practice. It can be difficult to know when to get a lump checked out. A general…