Industry News
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Mar- 2020 -6 March
Joii offers advice to dog owners after dog tests positive to coronavirus
A Pomeranian dog in Hong Kong has been the first to test positive for coronavirus, and is currently being held in quarantine. Experts say this is likely to have been a human-animal transmission and the dog is not showing any visible symptoms of the infection. Veterinary care app, Joii said…
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6 March
Blue Cross reopens Merton hospital
Blue Cross announced it has reopened its animal hospital in Merton following a refurbishment. The animal charity said that work was needed to update the reception area, dispensary and other public spaces within the hospital on Merton High Street. The hospital now features a new operating theatre, as well as…
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6 March
Eastcott Referrals unveils new ECC unit
Eastcott Referrals has said it is “delighted” to announce the opening of its new Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) service. Following a half a million pound investment, the centre can now provide “dedicated, around the clock treatment” for serious cases with a newly-assembled team of vets and nurses. Dr David…
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5 March
Dogs Trust offers advice for dog owners who need to self-isolate
Charity Dogs Trust has issued some tips on how dog owners can keep their dogs happy at home if they need to self-isolate and stay at home. Dogs Trust has issued five tips for dog owners, which include: having a treasure hunt, playing their favourite games and making them their…
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5 March
Nylabone launches two new products
Dog product manufacturer Nylabone has developed two new teething products to add to its puppy chew toy range. The first, a ‘Puppy Freezer Bone With Washcloth’ is an interactive toy that also offers relief from the discomfort associated with teething. Designed to be soaked in water and then frozen the…
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5 March
Major sponsors pulled from Crufts amid Coronavirus fears
Two of Crufts’ major sponsors have asked staff not to attend the event amid Coronavirus fears, the BBC reports. Royal Canin UK and James Wellbeloved both advised their representatives to avoid large events like Crufts “unless it is business critical”. Alongside the two major sponsors, The Association of Pet Dog…
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5 March
BVA responds to report of human-to-animal Covid-19 transmission
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has released its response to reports that a dog has tested positive for Covid-19 in what is “likely” to be a case of human-to-animal transmission. The Pomeranian dog repeatedly tested weak positive for the virus in Hong Kong, as confirmed by Hong Kong’s Agriculture, Fisheries…
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4 March
Vets urge dog owners to be ‘extra vigilant’ on checks on imported animals
A veterinary specialist is urging dog lovers and other vets to be extra vigilant with health checks on animals imported from southern Europe or pets who’ve travelled to the region. Andrea Holmes, a European diplomate in internal medicine at Paragon Veterinary Referrals, in Wakefield, recently managed a case of a…
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4 March
IVC Evidensia appoints new chair of equine clinical board
Veterinary care provider IVC Evidensia has announced the appointment of Richard Stephenson as its new chair of the equine clinical board. Stephenson, former clinical director of Pool House Equine Clinic succeeds Graham Hunter to the position. Hunter is handing the reins over so he can concentrate on his group veterinary…
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4 March
Mental health webinar for vets launches
The RCVS Mind Matters Initiative has organised a series of three webinars that will aim to look at issues such as cyber-bullying, eating disorders, and self-harm amongst veterinarians. Each of the three episodes in the free webinar series will be one-hour long, and are scheduled to be held over the…
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