Coronavirus

Apr- 2020 -

9 April

RSPCA issues advice for cat owners

The RSPCA has issued a statement assuring cat owners about the risk of coronavirus contamination from their pets. The group said that it was aware owners were concerned about the welfare of their pets during the crisis, as well as whether they posed a risk to human health. It stated…

8 April

BVA clarifies advice issued to BBC

The British Veterinary Association has had to clarify its position following a BBC report about cats and coronavirus. The report’s headline had suggested that veterinary advice was to keep all cats indoors, but the BVA has now explained this must only be the case for infected households or self-isolating pet…

8 April

Battersea launches online baking class for pet owners

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has announced the launch of a new online baking series aimed towards pet owners as the national lockdown continues. The series will provide tutorials on how owners can bake treats for cats and dogs, using such ingredients as carrots, tuna and potato. The series will…

8 April

Average UK SME does not have enough cash to cover debts due in 2021, says UHY

The average UK SME does not have enough cash to cover debts due in the next year, according to new research from accountancy firm UHY Hacker Young. The firm’s analysis of the balance sheets of more than 13,500 SMEs in the UK showed that the average SME now has only…

7 April

Charley Chau Opens ‘Emergency Dog Supplies’ Store

Luxury dog bed company Charley Chau has announced the launch of an Emergency Dog Supplies Shop to help customers source priority items during the pandemic. The pop-up store, which was launched in less than a week, has a small edit of essential items to “keep dogs well fed, amused and…

6 April

VetPartners donates equipment to NHS

VetPartners announced it is supporting the NHS during the coronavirus pandemic by donating ventilators and personal protective equipment to frontline staff. Practices that are part of the York-based veterinary group are now providing vital equipment, including disposable masks, aprons and gloves. Some practices have also been able to donate ventilators…

3 April

Pet hospital destroyed by Storm Dennis reopens for emergency cases

A veterinary hospital that was “completely devastated” by Storm Dennis, is set to re-open for emergency cases as the coronavirus crisis continues. Valley Veterinary Hospital in Gwaelod y Garth, near Cardiff, will re-open its 24-hour emergency service next Monday, keeping strict social distancing guidelines from the RCVS in place. The…

2 April

Pets at Home to beat guidance amid spiked demand

Pets at Home has revealed that its closing weeks of full-year trading saw “exceptional levels of demand” amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. In the period ended 26 March 2020, existing customers increased their average basket size, whilst new customers have accessed its pet products and healthcare services. Trading was largely…

1 April

A fifth of SMEs at risk of collapse, say experts

Almost a fifth of SMEs will not survive the coronavirus crisis, according to new findings from the Corporate Finance Network. The group predicted that the closures would take place within the next four weeks despite government support measures, as the pandemic continues to unfold and affect retail. The network, which…

1 April

Covid-19: RCVS announces changes to renewal fee payments

The RCVS has announced new measures to enable the cost of annual renewal fees to be spread out over the course of the year in light of the continuing pandemic. The measures were agreed by its council, and will allow UK members to not pay their full renewal fee in…