Industry News
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Apr- 2019 -10 April
Davies offers new surgical procedure for canine elbow dysplasia
Davies Veterinary Specialists (Davies) has invested in new surgical equipment to treat severe canine elbow dysplasia. The procedure, Canine Unicompartmental Elbow replacement (CUE), offers an alternative for dogs diagnosed with the condition and Davies is one of only a few centres in the UK to provide this surgical option. Elbow…
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9 April
2019 Petplan Veterinary Awards winners announced
The winners of the 2019 Petplan Veterinary Awards have been announced on 4 April during a ceremony at Town Hall in Birmingham. The awards were hosted by impressionist Jon Culshaw best known for the BBC series Dead Ringers and The Impressions Show, along with the current ITV series NewZoids. James…
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9 April
Pet shop helps global dog detection firm in war on drugs and terrorism
Flintshire-based dog detection firm, Wagtail UK has partnered with PetPlace, the leading chain of pet outlets in North Wales to provide its dogs with a location to train and distractions during the search process. A former member of the RAF police, Wagtail instructor David Scott has worked in Kosovo, Bosnia,…
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9 April
Nylabone launches new products for spring
Dog chew brand Nylabone has added a variety of new chew products to its UK offering. Made with tough durable nylon and designed for even the most powerful of chewers the new products include the Extreme Chew Wishbone, the Extreme Chew Fill It Treat Toy, the Puppy Chew Knot and…
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8 April
Rise in owners trusting internet advice over vets
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is reminding pet owners not to replace a trip to the vets with non-clinical information they find online. BVA’s Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey has revealed that 82% of vets say clients have challenged their diagnosis, recommendation or professional opinion based on their own…
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8 April
Jobs at risk as Nestle Purina considers canning plant closure
Nestle Purina Petcare is planning to discontinue its canning production at it Wisbech plant due to a fall in demand for canned pet food. The factory employs 600 people but it is not known how many job losses there will be, if any. Staff were informed of the potential plans…
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8 April
Vet takes on 22nd marathon
A vet from Leicester is getting ready to run the Manchester marathon in order to raise money for two charities, the run will be his 22nd marathon. Chris Sherwood will be taking on the 26.2 mile course in aid of both PDSA and MOVE, a local charity which supports children…
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8 April
Vet group launches antibiotic reduction initiative
A vet group has launched a new initiative aimed at reducing the use of antibiotics at its small animal practices. Vets4Pets and Companion Care surgeries have been provided with a STAR (Stop and Think, are Antibiotics Required?) toolkit to challenge established prescribing behaviours and promote best practice for antibiotic use.…
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5 April
RVC sees first case of leishmaniosis transmission between UK dogs
A vet from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has recently been involved in diagnosing the first case of leishmaniosis in a dog from the UK that has not travelled to an endemic area. The team suspect the reason for the spread in this case is dog to dog transmission. Leishmaniosis…
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5 April
Millennial couples get puppies to ‘practice having babies’
Millennial dog ownership is on the rise as many seek to develop parenting skills, with more than two million young couples getting a puppy to prepare them for having a baby. New research from online pet food retailer, Paws.com, revealed 67% millennials believed looking after a dog was good practice…
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