Industry News
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Apr- 2019 -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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5 April
Nutravet releases new introductory pack sizes of Nutraquin+
Following client feedback from a recent survey, vet nutraceuticals and pet supplements manufacturer Nutravet have introduced new introductory pack sizes of its joint support product Nutraquin+. Launched at BSAVA Congress 2019, the new smaller 30 packs provide a low-cost introduction for pet owners, allowing them to test the range at…
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4 April
‘Hero dogs’ raise money for those without homes
Thousands of dogs across six countries will be setting off on the Agria Dog Walk to raise money for animals in rescue homes. On Saturday 25 May 2019, walks will be taking place simultaneously in locations across Europe, with dogs coming together to raise money for the rescue that’s local…
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4 April
Lily’s Kitchen granted the Royal Warrant
Lily’s Kitchen, a producer of natural and organic pet food, said it is pleased to have been given the honour of being granted the Royal Warrant from HRH The Prince of Wales. Lily’s Kitchen, founded by entrepreneur Henrietta Morrison, started on her kitchen table 10 years ago, following the illness…
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3 April
PDSA Dickin Medal dog owner to run marathon for charity
The owner of the only living PDSA Dickin Medal recipient is appealing to animal lovers to support her forthcoming London Marathon run. Lou Hackney is taking on the 26.2 mile course for the second time in aid of vet charity, PDSA, which cares for more than 470,000 pets across the…
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3 April
Vets urged to protect rabbits against RVHD2
The 13th annual Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) Protect and Prevent campaign is urging vets to raise awareness around the importance of vaccinations to protect rabbits against Rabbit Viral Haemorrhagic Disease type 2 (RVHD2) and other fatal diseases. This year’s RAW will take place between 1 -9 June. RVHD2 is a…
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3 April
Fish4Dogs continues UK Flyball League sponsorship
Fish4Dogs has renewed and extended its sponsorship of the UK Flyball League with a two-year deal to support its growth. The league, which was founded last year, highlights inclusivity, actively promoting and encouraging the involvement of diverse groups, including youth and disabled teams. The pet food manufacturer initially sponsored the…
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3 April
Music and separate waiting rooms could reduce pets’ vet stress
Playing music and providing separate waiting rooms could reduce stress in millions of dogs and cats undergoing visits to vets, according to a study from Hartpury University. Animal science experts from the specialist institution have examined the methods used by veterinary practices around the UK aimed at tackling the anxiety…
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2 April
UK’s ‘first autism friendly’ vet practice launches
A veterinary surgery in Cheshire has become the first in the UK to be recognised as ‘autism friendly’, by the National Autistic Society. Vets4Pets Alsager received the Autism Friendly Award, which recognises businesses that have made themselves more accessible to people with autism and their families, ahead of World Autism…
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