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Brexit threatens capacity of Welsh veterinary workforce, warns BVA

British Veterinary Association (BVA) resident John Fishwick called for urgent action to guard against a serious shortfall of vets in Wales following Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union. His speech at BVA’s Annual Welsh Dinner on 26 June came amid growing concerns about how Brexit may impact on vets working…

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RCVS orders removal of vet amid ‘alcohol-related issues’ and ‘serious clinical failings’

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has ordered the registrar to remove a Great Yarmouth vet from the college following “alcohol-related issues”, “serious clinical failings”, and after she made disparaging comments about other vets. Judith Kay, failed to attend the hearing in person despite being given “significant prior notice”.…

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Vet operates on wrong eye leaving dog blind

A Scottish couple have claimed their French Bulldog was left blind following surgery for an ulcer in which vets operated on the wrong eye. The owners said the surgery cost £1,500 and they had not been refunded by Wallace Veterinary Centre in Broughty Ferry, adding that the dog’s left eye…

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Pet rabbit brains have shrunk due to domestication, says new research

New research has found that the brains of pet rabbits have shrunk due to domestication, and that they no longer fear humans as a result. The University of Porto research saw scientists examine the brains of rabbits as they grew in two separate groups, wild and domestic. The scientists then…

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Arcadia Reptile launch ‘world-first’ dedicated Leopard Gecko UV-B system

Arcadia Reptile has released its new ShadeDweller range which it claims is the world’s first UV-B system line dedicated to the Leopard Gecko and other crepuscular species. It has been made specifically for ‘shade dwelling’ species but may also be suitable for diurnal species living in shallow enclosures, including snakes.…

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Vets urge parents to resist pester power as ‘unhelpful’ pug film hits screens

Vets fear that parents may soon be getting more requests for pet pugs as Disney’s latest film Patrick hits the screens. The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging parents to resist any pester power prompted by the film because the dogs are prone to painful breed-related deformities. In an effort…

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Aldi-sold Foobler pet toy under fire after dog injured

A dog’s jaw became stuck in a £13.99 Aldi toy, leading to a £350 vet bill for its owner in order to have it surgically removed. Dog owner Samantha Trofimowicz gave her dog Moet, the Foobler treat dispenser on Wednesday night but just 30 minutes after she heard screams from…

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46-year-old independent pet shop closes blaming gentrification

A 46-year-old local pet shop in Forest Gate is to close blaming gentrification of the area for its demise. Smallholders Pet & Aquatic Centre opened in 1948 and its current owner, Kevin Shaw, 46, has worked at the store for 19 years. He said Forest Gate and especially the area…

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Heights Farm Premium Pet Foods expand north with Worsley franchise

Pet food manufacturer, Heights Farm Premium Pets Foods, a family-run business based in the north of England, is set to expand its Greater Manchester operations with a new franchise business start-up in the area. Peter Roberts, previously worked for 21 years as an engineer in the food manufacturing sector working…

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Paul Hollywood among top fears for UK pets

Paul Hollywood, ice cream vans, the theme tune to Coronation Street and pizza delivery men have emerged among a list of common phobias for pets in the UK. According to a new poll of British pet owners – 48 percent of dogs and cats in the UK suffer from some…

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