On holiday with animals

Adelchi Rainone

On holiday with animals, what to bring on your trip A small guide with the essential accessories  Here we are, the summer is approaching, Italy (almost all) has entered the yellow zone and we can start thinking about organizing the first weekends away. What could be better, for us and...

Pet&Taxes: Amendment to the law for the application of 10% reduced VAT

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AGENDA VAT at 10%: the Chamber approves and commits the GovernmentThe Chamber approves the financial measure committing the Government "to evaluate" the reduced VAT on veterinary services and pet food. From amendment to the Budget Law to the agenda: the reduction of the VAT rate from 22 to 10 percent...

Find out the rules for walking the dog

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Walking the dog according to the law: the rules to be respected The article provides all the information necessary to take your dog for a walk respecting the law. According to the ordinance of 13 July 2016, when you leave the house with your dog it is mandatory to wear a leash, which must not exceed 1.50 meters in length, except in dog parks. The muzzle is only necessary in dangerous situations for people or animals, but it must always be at hand. In case of dirt, it is mandatory to clean the road and the fines for those who do not respect this rule can reach up to €300. It is not mandatory to always have a bottle of water with you to clean dog pee, but it is recommended. It is forbidden to take your dog for a bike ride and the fine for anyone who does so can vary from €22 to €88.

Greyhounds and martingales: which option is best?

Adelchi Rainone

The martingale is a type of collar that causes pain and injury to greyhounds and other dogs and, more often than not, there are safer alternatives. It is one of the most mistreated breeds par excellence. There are many animal protection associations specializing in this breed. Greyhounds are easy to...