Industry News

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13 March

Anti-epileptic drugs review set to improve practices

Researchers from Ghent University (UGhent), Austria Veterinary Medicine School (Austria VetMed) and the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have found that testing anti-epileptic drugs’ effectiveness and safety for cats has been generally subpar, worse than what was formerly reported in dogs. By reviewing, assessing and untangling vast amounts of data, the researchers…

13 March

75% of owners diagnose pets using the internet

New research shows that 75 percent of people are using search engines to check their pet’s symptoms, with 22 percent of owners always choosing this method to identify what is making their furry friend unwell. Asda Money has teamed up with White Cross Vets, who cared for more than 70,000 cats…

13 March

RCVS Council elects new junior vice-president

Members of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Council have elected Dr Niall Connell as the new junior vice-president for 2018-19 and confirmed Amanda Boag as president for the same year. Members elected Niall as junior vice-president at a meeting of Council on 8 March 2018 where a number…

13 March

PIF’s Business Lounge at PATS to provide advice to pet businesses

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) will be hosting a Business Lounge at PATS Sandown from Tuesday 20 – Wednesday 21 March, from where visitors will be able to speak to PIF staff about how its membership benefits can help pet businesses grow and thrive in an ever-changing pet market. Situated…

13 March

Smoking around pets could kill them, warns vets

A campaign urging smokers to stop lighting up around their pets – because the toxic fumes could kill or harm them – has been launched today by vet charity PDSA. Second-hand smoke has been long been linked to potentially fatal diseases in humans, including lung cancer and heart disease. However,…

13 March

Online retailer sponsors assistance dog

Petwell is sponsoring a medical assistance dog named Ted, who has saved his owner’s life on many occasions. The online provider of pet medicines, food and accessories has sponsored established charities in the past however, it was a heartfelt email from Jonathan Sheldon that tugged at the team’s heart strings.…

13 March

SuperZoo opens for registration

SuperZoo has opened registration for its 2018 event. The pet retail trade exposition and conference, produced by World Pet Association (WPA), will be held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, June 26-28, with education sessions scheduled for June 25-27. In 2018, SuperZoo will expand the show…

12 March

Injection product recalled after defect found

An injection used by vets and wholesalers has been recalled, following an announcement from the government on the behalf of Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). The statement on the gov.uk website said: “We wish to make wholesalers and veterinarian’s aware that Bela-Pharm GmbH & Co.KG has issued a recall of a single batch of…

12 March

Royal Canin and BVRA announces new receptionist roadshow

Royal Canin has teamed up with the new British Veterinary Receptionist Association (BVRA) for a series of Roadshows aimed at enabling receptionists to increase their core contact skills with clients. Designed around four core contact points; first contact, diary entry, arrival and waiting and finish and follow up stages, the…

12 March

Retail footfall drops in February

Retail footfall decreased by 0.5 percent in February 2018, and is a major decline compared with the rate of 1.0 percent seen the previous year. According to the British Retail Consortium (BRC) this figure is better than the three-month average of -2.0 percent and the twelve-month average of -0.7 percent.…