
Many pets including dogs, cats and rabbits are born with genetic diseases and disorders. Owners often don't know about these diseases, so end up buying a pet that suffers through it's life. If you are thinking about buying a pet, you can find out which conditions you should be aware of at UFAW's Genetic Welfare Problems website.While acknowledging the major contribution made by dog breeders and dog-breeding organisations in trying to improve breed standards, both breeders and scientists have long