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Animal welfare

Vet Talk

Breaking the silence on pet dementia – and what owners can do about it

Dr Daphne Ang of The Animal Perspective Veterinary Behaviour Clinic says various treatments can significantly slow the progression of pet dementia.
Dr Daphne Ang of The Animal Perspective Veterinary Behaviour Clinic says various treatments can significantly slow the progression of pet dementia.

Shelter Star Of The Month: Jojo the Singapore Special

Jojo is an affectionate, human-loving Singapore Special.
Jojo is an affectionate, human-loving Singapore Special.

S. Korea to offer up to $850 in annual subsidies to households that adopt retired service dogs

Service dogs in South Korea are those that formerly worked in the military, police and emergency services, or the detection units of related agencies.
Service dogs in South Korea are those that formerly worked in the military, police and emergency services, or the detection units of related agencies.

One man, his dog and ChatGPT: Australia's AI vaccine saga

Paul Conyngham used AI to design a personalised experimental treatment for his dog, Rosie.
Paul Conyngham used AI to design a personalised experimental treatment for his dog, Rosie.

40 new migratory species win international protection: UN body

The snowy owl is among the 40 new species listed for international protection.
The snowy owl is among the 40 new species listed for international protection.

The pets left behind when their owners are deported

Dogs on a street in New Orleans on Feb 24, 2026. As immigrant detentions and self-deportations soar, animal welfare groups in cities like New Orleans are scrambling to feed, foster and re-home the pets left behind.
Dogs on a street in New Orleans on Feb 24, 2026. As immigrant detentions and self-deportations soar, animal welfare groups in cities like New Orleans are scrambling to feed, foster and re-home the pets left behind.

Man accused of conspiring to smuggle 60 pets, confining them in cramped cages; handed 124 charges

Ho Choon Wei, who did not enter a plea on March 27, will return to court on May 8.
Ho Choon Wei, who did not enter a plea on March 27, will return to court on May 8.

Some dogs, cats from Animal Lovers League find new homes

Voices for Animals will take in cats from Animal Lovers League, which has been ordered to leave its premises at The Animal Lodge, on March 27.
Voices for Animals will take in cats from Animal Lovers League, which has been ordered to leave its premises at The Animal Lodge, on March 27.

Physical star Amotti to lead sunrise charity dog walk at Universal Studios Singapore on April 5

South Korean fitness celebrity Amotti will host the 1km charity walk, which runs from 7 to 8.30am on April 5 at Universal Studios Singapore.
South Korean fitness celebrity Amotti will host the 1km charity walk, which runs from 7 to 8.30am on April 5 at Universal Studios Singapore.

Vet Talk

Revolutionary treatment gives dogs with heart disease a second chance

Dogs that underwent Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (Teer), a minimally invasive technique to treat severe mitral valve disease.
Dogs that underwent Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (Teer), a minimally invasive technique to treat severe mitral valve disease.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.