Industry News

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1 August

RVC makes breakthrough in treatment of Alabama rot

Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) Queen Mother Hospital for Animals (QMHA) have made a ground-breaking discovery in the treatment of Alabama rot, a deadly disease which affects dogs. Alabama rot, properly known as Cutaneous and Renal Glomerular Vasculopathy (CRGV) first emerged in Alabama in the 1980s, giving it…

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31 July

Sony says lonely dogs can learn social skills from ‘Aibo’ robot dog

Sony has said dogs can learn social skills from its new Aibo robot dog. A Sony mammalogist, Tadaki Imaizumi, conducted an experiment in which 13 dogs were introduced to the robot. Imaizumi said the dogs recognised the robot as a “living creature” and showed a sense of friendship and concern…

31 July

Channel 4 series reveals life with Britain’s busiest vets

The realities of day-to-day life in two busy pet hospitals in the UK is being highlighted in a new TV series set to be broadcast on Channel 4. Cameras spent six months behind the scenes at vet charity PDSA’s two Liverpool pet hospital sites, to create the new series called…

30 July

Grain-free dog food causes heart disease concerns

British pet food manufacturers have expressed concern following a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigation into links between heart disease and grain-free dog food. The probe followed a “highly unusual” number in cases of canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs. DCM can be fatal, weakening and enlarging the heart,…

30 July

RCVS recognised as one of the top UK workplaces for women

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has been recognised as one of the best workplaces for women by the Great Place to Work Institute. The RCVS was ranked the seventh in the medium-sized company or organisation category (50 to 449 employees) of the Best Workplaces for Women initiative. This…

27 July

New company set up to assist owners with vet bills

A new company, named The Pet Club has been launched in order to give pet owners assurance that they will be able to afford vet bills. The Pet Club will allow owners to put regular payments into an account which can then only be spent at the vets, if a…

27 July

FURminator partners with professional groomer Stuart Simons

Home grooming manufacturing company, FURminator, has announced that it has partnered with professional groomer and director and founder of The Groomers Spotlight, Stuart Simons. Recent research from FURminator revealed that less than one in 10 Brits were aware of their dog’s grooming needs, as a result, the company will be…

26 July

Vet cleared of ‘disgraceful conduct’ after cat dies

The Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has found a London-based veterinary surgeon not guilty of “disgraceful conduct in a professional respect”, after a cat died during treatment. The Disciplinary Committee hearing for Sarah Lee Dantas-Holmes concerned the death of a cat, named Hope. On 19…

26 July

Nutravet celebrates 10 years in business

Natural animal health company Nutravet is celebrating 10 years in business after it launched in August 2008 with a vision to offer high quality natural alternatives to traditional health products. Nutravet launched the company launched with Nutraquin+, a fast-acting joint support product sold exclusively to veterinary practices. The range took…

26 July

Burns victim Bulldog first to enter PDSA Pet Survivor Awards

A Bulldog from Bournemouth, who survived a fire resulting in horrific burns, is the first entry into vet charity PDSA’s Pet Survivor Awards. Leo, who was just two years old at the time, was underneath a caravan parked on the family driveway when it caught alight. He was rescued by…