One in five puppies ‘falling ill or dying’ before first birthday
One in five puppies ‘falling ill or dying’ before first birthday
The Kennel Club revealed the scale of the problem (Picture: Getty Images/EyeEm Premium)
Around 22% of all puppies are becoming sick or dying before turning one – according to a new survey by the Kennel Club.
Lockdowns led to a ‘boom’ in people seeking pets, which would later lead to a spike in adoptions with dog and cat shelters said to be overwhelmed.
During the pandemic, welfare standards were…