• 17/09/2019
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    Dutch prohibition of the breeding of dogs with too short muzzles

    Dutch prohibition of the breeding of dogs with too short muzzles

    The Dutch government accepted the law in 2014, which prohibits the breeding of about 20 short-snouted dog breeds, as defined by the system of head measurement, using traffic light colors classification. According to this criterion, only dogs with the length of a muzzle at least a third of the head are allowed to breed. The

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    • 15/09/2019
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    FVE Position Paper on Early Neutering of Kittens

    FVE Position Paper on Early Neutering of Kittens

    Early neutering of cats (before the age of 4 months) is widely used in some countries while uncommon in others. At the FVE General Assembly in June, a position paper on early neutering of cats was presented and unanimously adopted. The initiative was led by former FECAVA president Monique Megens and Dominique Autier-Derian, who were

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    • 09/09/2019
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    Unknown Disease Killing Dogs in Norway

    Unknown Disease Killing Dogs in Norway

    In Norway, an outbreak of serious illness has occurred in dogs in recent weeks. Dogs have been presented with severe bloody diarrhoea and vomiting, and their general condition has been deteriorating rapidly. About 20 dogs have already died. First cases were reported around Oslo, but there were reports about the illness with similar symptoms in

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    • 09/09/2019
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    FECAVA EuroCongress 2019

    FECAVA EuroCongress 2019

    FECAVA EuroCongress 2019 was held in St Petersburg from 4th to 7th of September 2019. The congress was organized by our Russian colleagues from RSAVA – Russian Small Animal Veterinary Association. We’ll prepare detailed reports of the happenings. Until then – here are some photo impressions …     

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