The collective behind Rabbit Awareness Week has provided some top tips on how to make the most of the week (1 to 9 June) for your practice and its patients.
A study has suggested raw, wild venison-based cat food was the source of 13 indoor cats being infected with TB; the product has been withdrawn from the market.
Medivet scheme will see grads work off rota, side by side, with a dedicated clinician who will be their first point of contact for advice – both clinical and non-clinical.
Research follows concern from veterinary dental specialists in Europe who were seeing a significant increase in the number of dogs presenting with fractured teeth.
New data, revealed at the CVBD World Forum in Italy, proves disease-carrying vectors are spreading faster than ever, with new threats emerging across the globe.
US scientists have isolated the virus in wild animals in two neighbouring states, but the distinct subgroup of canine distemper virus has not yet been reported in a domesticated dog.
Statistics show more dogs were stolen in 2018 and fewer reunited with their owners, with Chihuahuas, French bulldogs and Jack Russell terriers most commonly taken.
A study, funded by the VMD – with support from the Small Animal Veterinary Surveillance Network, will rely heavily on the participation of “front line” vets and nurses through electronic survey.
According to a study, 40% of the recipes did not provide any feeding instructions and the remainder lacked detail or were unclear, while 7% contained ingredients that are potentially toxic to cats.
“Suspecting animal abuse can be an alarming and sensitive issue to confront, but our training courses should give veterinary teams the skills and support they need to help deal with such cases” – Jennie Bartholomew.
