You should seek the advice of your veterinarian if your pet is ill as only he or she can correctly advise on the diagnosis and recommend the treatment that is most appropriate for your pet.

Provet would like to hear YOUR VIEWS about the Breeding and Sale of Dogs (Welfare) Act 1999.

The new Act (which applies to dog breeding premises registered with local authorities in the UK) came into force on January 1st 2000, and under this Act :

• Bitches on licensed breeding premises can not be mated until they are 12 months old
• Bitches can only have a maximum of 6 litters in their lifetime
• Bitches can only give birth at least 12 months after a previous litter
• Puppies can not leave the premises to go to their new home until they are at least 8 weeks old
• It is an offence to acquire a puppy from an unlicensed dealer for resale
• It is an offence to sell a puppy to an unlicensed dealer for resale

These regulations have been designed to ensure the welfare of animals kept in breeding establishments. 

If you have strong views about this new legislation please let us know at feedback@provet.co.uk  or add your comments to the Message Boards on www.provet.co.uk .

Thank You.

Update in progress October 2013