Scientists say they have seen some “very good” responses in tests of a new epilepsy medication, while a couple whose dog has taken part in the trials says it would not be alive without it.
The Dog Control Coalition has urged the Northern Ireland Executive to ensure appropriate support measures are in place before its planned restrictions on the breed type come into force.
The warning is in a new report that suggests more than a quarter of UK veterinary professionals in permanent employment had received no pay rise at all in the past 12 months.
The BVA and British Veterinary Zoological Society have described new rules on the keeping of primates as domestic pets as “a step in the right direction”, but maintain concerns about exactly how they will be enforced.
XLVets officials hope the work, which has been outlined on International Women’s Day, will explore whether the challenges facing women seeking leadership roles have changed in recent years.
An RCVS disciplinary panel said Jemma Louise Francis had “put the cart before the horse” by taking medicines before obtaining a prescription, but had not acted with dishonest intent.
Nova had been suffering constant infections due to congenital aural atresia, but surgery to remove external ear canal and open up middle ear solved her issues.
Professionals and students are encouraged to take part in exercise, which is now underway as part of an RCVS review of the standards it requires for study programmes.
The move by the Cat-Kind group follows a surge in the numbers of cats requiring rescue accommodation and fears that the problem will only worsen in the months ahead.
Survey by Blue Cross, which is marking 30 years of its Pet Loss Support service, found 81% of people felt they could not request time off following the death of their animal.
Officials say agencies are monitoring disease risks linked to the feeding approach after an open letter called for animal and human health agencies to join forces against the diets.
Members of the three main UK parties were challenged to support changes to veterinary and dangerous dog laws during the BVA’s London dinner in Westminster.
More than 2,500 copies of a children’s book about a vet’s work are being distributed to Scottish schools in the hope of inspiring youngsters to seek careers in the sector.
