June 2016

A vet got more than he bargained for when he discovered a baby fox in his dishwasher – and was stunned when news of his uninvited guest spread across the globe.

4 mins

Issues regarding large animal neurology will be tackled via a dedicated Residents’ Day at this year's annual symposium of the European Society of Veterinary Neurology (ESVN) in Edinburgh.

2 mins

More than 1,000 delegates were treated to some world-class CPD and top live music at VET Festival 2016.

4 mins

The Royal Veterinary College has become the first vet school to receive an award for excellence in faculty development from leaders in health care education.

6 mins

A vet has raised awareness of donkeys, horses and mules in need in Nepal by running through the streets of London.

4 mins

Cases of diabetes in dogs and cats have risen by 900% since 2011, according to a five-year study of almost 9,000 animals.

3 mins

Pharmaceutical companies MSD and Zoetis have announced batches of vaccine will be available from mid-July.

4 mins

A lucky duck has been given a clean bill of health after flying into a wire fence and slicing the full length of its bill down to the bone.

5 mins

Pet owners are being urged to look out for oak processionary moth caterpillars this summer, as their hairs contain a substance that irritates the eyes and throats of dogs and cats.

4 mins

Vets wanting to improve their skills in diagnosis and management of feline systemic hypertension may benefit from a day of workshops hosted by Ceva Animal Health.

4 mins

A guide offering practical advice for vets on the appropriate use of antibiotics has been developed by Bayer Animal Health as part of its “Education now, safeguarding antimicrobials” initiative.

3 mins

A veterinary nurse has completed a marathon across the Great Wall of China to raise funds for UK charity Epilepsy Action.

4 mins

A critically ill kitten has been saved after receiving a blood transfusion from another cat.

4 mins

An increasing number of student vets realise they made a mistake in career choice, but feel trapped and under pressure to complete their degree, according to the head of learning at the Royal Veterinary College.

9 mins

Vets can find out more about the first national scheme to eradicate bovine viral diarrhoea in England via a BCVA webinar.

2 mins

The Association of Veterinary Surgeons Practising in Northern Ireland (AVSPNI) Small Animal Congress 2016 has been hailed a success.

6 mins

A formerly-obese dog has won a year's supply of Hill's Prescription Diet food after losing nearly a stone in weight.

4 mins

A structural biologist from the University of Bath has been awarded a £240,000 grant to develop an improved vaccine against bovine tuberculosis.

4 mins

The BVA has announced vets from across the UK will formally be part of the Pride in London parade for the first time this year.

5 mins

A greedy Dalmatian was left needing emergency veterinary treatment after gorging itself on a binge of impressive proportions while its owner was out.

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