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FREE to Register - FREE to Search - FREE to List - If you run a pet shop or other pet business inform My Pet Friends' users about your services by registering and uploading a FREE listing in the pet directory. x x x Read the latest Pet News below My Pet Friends - General pet items Wed, 19 Jan 2011 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.mypetfriends.co.uk/Latest/New-Pet-Travel-Rules-to-Come-Into-Force-In-2012.html Defra has announced that new rules on pet travel will be introduced from 1st January 2012. The changes will mean that the rules on rabies vaccination for entry into the UK will be in line with the rest of Europe. - Defra has carried out a scientific risk assessment to find out how the changes will affect the level of risk of rabies entering the UK. Although the probability of rabies introduction into the UK will increase, the assessment found the risk to still be very low after the increase. - The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) are informing their members of the new rules so that the right advice can be given to pet owners planning to travel abroad with their animals. - News - Latest Sat, 02 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.mypetfriends.co.uk/Latest/TB-Puppy-Farming-and-Tuition-Fees-Top-The-Agenda-at-BVAs-Annual-Welsh-Dinner.html The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has reiterated its disappointment at the delays in implementing a badger cull to tackle bovine TB and in agreeing plans to crack down on puppy farming at the annual BVA Welsh dinner, held at City Hall in Cardiff on Tuesday 28th June 2011. - BVA President Harvey Locke also raised the BVA’s significant concerns over the unintended consequences of the Welsh Government’s commitment to subsidising the cost of Welsh students attending Welsh universities. - The Minister for Environment and Sustainable Development, John Griffiths AM, delivered the response on behalf of the guests, which included parliamentarians, key representatives of the agri-food industry and animal health and welfare organisations, senior members of the veterinary profession, and members of the media. - News - Latest Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.mypetfriends.co.uk/Latest/Last-Chance-to-Nominate-Your-Colleague-For-National-Award.html Petplan Equine, the UK's leading specialist Equine insurance provider, is giving veterinary staff from across the country one last chance to nominate their outstanding colleague for this year's prestigious 'Petplan Equine Vet of the Year Award' 2011. - Petplan Equine has worked closely with equine vets for over 20 years and understands the important role vets play in supporting the long-term health and wellbeing of a horse. - The award, which has been running since 2008, was developed to give horse owners and veterinary staff an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the outstanding care that equine vets across the country provide to horses each day. - News - Latest Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.mypetfriends.co.uk/Latest/Are-pets-putting-a-PAWS-on-summer-holiday-plans.html If you’re thinking about taking a holiday this year, don’t use your furry friend as an excuse not to go. According to Petplan, the UK’s largest pet insurer, one in four pet owners are taking less holidays since getting a pet* with the majority saying their pet is the culprit for the reduction in their vacation. Despite 99% of respondents** claiming that their pet is an integral part of the family*, only 23% actually take their pet on holiday with them and many would rather not go on holiday at all! To overcome the myth that pets make holidays difficult, Petplan has compiled a hot list of pet friendly hotels for every county of the UK. - During the financial pinch, it could be assumed that pet owners would be deterred from taking a holiday due to the cost of looking after a pet whilst they are away. Research from Petplan however reveals that the majority of pet owners (30%) say that they can’t bear to be away from their pet for extended periods of time. Interestingly, there seems to be a gender divide when it comes to holiday cancellations suggesting that men are more compassionate when it comes to the health of their pet. A fifth of men (20%) compared to 12% of women have cancelled a holiday because their pet was either ill, they were worried about leaving it or couldn’t find a suitable sitter. - News - Latest Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0100