Jan 2018
It is the opinion of the vets, nurses, related professionals and organisations from all over the world listed on this website that the breeding of extremely brachycephalic animals is fundamentally wrong on welfare grounds and should be stopped. We would
Nov 2017
The short nose in flat-faced dog and cat breeds is unacceptable and negatively affects animal welfare. Veterinarians call for action!
The French Bulldog, the Pug and the Persian are examples of flat-faced (brachycephalic) dog and cat breeds that are currently very
To anyone concerned.
Herewith the Caring Vets from The Netherlands declare that we fully support the report on “Killing or slaughter of animals without prior stunning. Exceptions to European legislation on Animal Welfare“ as Avatma has produced.
We support the position of the
Jul 2017
2.1 Veterinarians and Animals
Veterinarians should be aware of the particular ethical status of animals as sentient beings
and the veterinary responsibility for animal health and animal welfare.
Veterinarians should always take into account the five freedoms for assessing animal welfare:
- Freedom from