May 2016

The WSAVA and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are hosting a symposium on preventing obesity in people and their pets.

3 mins

Blue Cross is urging owners to neuter their cats after revealing it is facing its worst kitten crisis.

3 mins

Four out of five (84%) of UK vets give their time and expertise at a reduced rate, according to a BVA survey.

7 mins

Almost three-quarters of dairy farms sampled in bulk milk tests showed a "quite staggering" exposure to gut worms – significantly compromising herd health and productivity.

2 mins

The RSPCA is reminding people of the dangers of litter around animals, after helping a cat that got its head stuck in a glass jar.

3 mins

Animal charity staff are seeking a home for a dog that was left to suffer with a painful eye condition for more than five years.

2 mins

Pet owner ignorance is fuelling the illegal online sale of POM-V products and vets hold the key to help solving the problem, according to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate.

3 mins

More than 900 responses of concern have been received by the Government about proposals to expand the controversial UK badger cull, according to figures released by Natural England.

6 mins

The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has, for the first time, announced a set of welfare standards for working horses, donkey and mules.

5 mins

A Yorkshire terrier was so matted when handed to Dogs Trust Manchester that staff thought it didn't have a tail.

3 mins

The prospect of conducting a health check on a snow leopard could send a shiver down the spine of some, but not the veterinary team at Marwell Zoo in Hampshire.

2 mins

Dairy vets and farmers spend more time "fixing broken cows" around calving than they do addressing the leading cause of transition diseases, new research claims.

4 mins

Veterinary staff from YourVets Wythall have shown their true grit by taken part in a gruelling obstacle course for charity.

3 mins

In the run-up to World Blood Donor Day (15 June), veterinary practices are being urged to raise owner awareness of how canine donations can help save dogs' lives.

5 mins

Richard Hammond has been named as head of the University of Bristol School of Veterinary Science – a role he will combine with his current position of chief executive of Langford Vets.

4 mins

The Royal Veterinary College has carried out a systematic review and meta-analysis on the tolerability and safety of antiepileptic drugs in canine epilepsy.

4 mins

A vet in the Army has become the first UK armed forces female to climb the highest mountain peak in each of the world's seven continents.

3 mins

A rescue dog has overcome its fear of the vets after its owner bought it a stethoscope of its own.

4 mins

A study to investigate preventive health care consultations in first opinion small animal practice, and the potential for increasing the benefit of them, has been announced by MSD Animal Health.

5 mins

Legendary Status Quo rockers Rick Parfitt and Francis Rossi are urging punters to raise a glass and raise some cash for Dogs Trust.

3 mins