October 2019

Call for evidence designed to help the Government understand how best to protect cats and kittens.

3 mins

The aim of the survey was to identify what type of rabbit face people prefer to better understand why brachy rabbits – and their associated health issues – might be bred and purchased.

4 mins

Research reveals some pets could be being exposed to as many as 3,285 cigarettes per year, despite a majority of owners knowing their habit can be harmful to their pets.

5 mins

The British Veterinary Dental Association is asking for research submissions, case reports and reviews ahead of its annual scientific day in Birmingham next year.

3 mins

Call from APHA scientists comes following the first identification of European bat 1 lyssavirus in a native British serotine bat.

5 mins

Quantitative gait analysis involves the use of electronic sensors, enabling the assignment of numerical values to motion, with the application of kinetics and kinematics.

4 mins

Set up in response to a growing interest in sustainability issues among members of the profession, Vet Sustain covers a wide range of areas of interest.

4 mins

Hamilton Specialist Referrals opens its purpose-built, state-of-the art hospital for learning on a wide spectrum of topics for both vets and nurses.

2 mins

Pet Blood Bank UK, the only charity providing a canine blood bank service, will now provide charities including PDSA and Blue Cross with free access to blood products.

6 mins

Data from The Kennel Club suggests UK ownership of brachycephalic breeds, such as pugs, has fallen by almost a third in 2019, compared to last year.

5 mins

Mike Stanford will explain how delegates can avoid claims and complaints, while Caroline Oxtoby will discuss how to reduce errors and improve patient safety in practice.

3 mins

Chartered biologist raises animal welfare abuse concerns in the international exotics trade industry at Society for Companion Animal Studies meeting.

5 mins

Report authors state that the substandard vaccination levels in pets and livestock is driven by factors including politics and costs.

4 mins

Courses around the country aim to keep vets and RVNs up-to-date in small animal toxicology.

2 mins

Of 11 million owned cats in the UK, 29% are not microchipped – which makes a total of more than 3 million unchipped pet cats with no permanent means of identification.

4 mins

Awards open to outstanding vets, vet nurses and animal welfare professionals who can be nominated by peers, friends and family or members of the general public.

3 mins

September 2019

Linnaeus trains almost 100 “mental health first aiders” in a bid to proactively deal with such problems in the veterinary world.

3 mins

Veterinary group raises £40,000 for charity in memory of a much-loved and sorely missed team member – despite setting out to raise £3,000.

5 mins

Village Vets in Formby, Liverpool, stages its annual fun dog show for eighth time and raises £1,100 for The Samaritans.

4 mins

Veterinary authorities unanimously welcome review, which will comprise several key stages and cover issues linked to the telemedicine debate.

5 mins