German shepherd dog whose donated pint of blood helped Mabel the cockapoo is now helping to promote Wales’ first blood donor session at Valley Veterinary Hospital near Cardiff.

Border collie Nell has become a lockdown sensation in physiotherapy demonstrations during video consultations with owners.

One of largest studies of its type lifts lid on difficult decisions, and shows poor quality of life and “undesirable behaviour” were among reasons for euthanasias being performed.

Passing of the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill means maximum sentences for animal cruelty offences have been increased from six months to five years.

Farming charity the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution said response to its largest research project “exceeded expectations”.

“Dry eye can be a devastating disease and PDT surgery offers hope to those when management with medicine fails” – Chris Dixon, Veterinary Vision.

Brainchild of RCVS-recognised advanced practitioner in zoological medicine Sonya Miles, website will feature range of courses, fact sheets, care sheets and how-to videos.

Dogs Trust researcher reviews scientific literature on ageing in dogs before warning that using terms like “geriatric” and “senior” could simply be hiding breed-specific welfare issues.

Vets Now reports a 129% increase in suspected cases of the potentially fatal disease in the first three months of 2021, compared with the same period last year.

Close to 40,000 puppies from the brachycephalic breed were registered with The Kennel Club in 2020, while iconic native dog made famous by Dulux numbered 227 registrations.  

Relaxation in COVID-19 restrictions means would-be owners can again travel more readily to collect their puppy from where it has been bred.

Two-day event attended by more than 350 referral clinicians from 11 different countries.

Company launches partnership with charity Support Dogs, with first commitment by product Advocate to sponsor a trainee support dog called Spot.

Sheldon Middleton has taken over from Ian Ramsey as president of the association, and wants to use the successes of first virtual event to shape his year.

In a joint response to the royal college consultation on plans for widespread reform of veterinary legislation that closes today (23 April), associations want level of regulation proportionate to level of risk.

Andrew Curwen will chair the event on 29 April, which is being hosted by vet comms provider PetsApp.

Lung samples of one of the infected cats revealed damage to the lungs consistent with a viral pneumonia and there was evidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Winners are Jessica Pennock from CVS, Samantha Fontaine from the University of Glasgow, Plymouth Veterinary Group, CVS small animal team and the University of Nottingham’s vet school.