Industry News
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Oct- 2016 -26 October
Almost all companion animal vets asked to euthanise healthy pets
98 percent of vets have been asked to euthanise a healthy pet, say figures released by the British Veterinary Association (BVA). The information came from the BVA’s Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey. The poll of 700 vets across the UK highlighted the difficulties faced by vets every day. 53 percent of the vets surveyed said…
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26 October
VetIT launches new app
VetIT is due to launch a new app at this year’s BEVA Congress and The London Vet Show. Exhibiting at BEVA Congress on the 7-10 September and The London Vet Show on the 17-18 November 2016, practices will be able to road test the new app as well as meet its team of developers. Set…
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26 October
Charity called about neglect every four minutes during winter
A charity receives more more calls about neglect to animals than any other issues during the winter months*, receiving on average one call every four minutes. The figures show the shocking reality. Last winter the RSPCA took thousands of calls about neglected animals, which leaves the charity and its supporters asking: ‘Where’s…
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26 October
Fergus from Grimsby named ROYAL CANIN® Rescue Cat of the Year
ROYAL CANIN® has named Fergus from Grimsby ‘Rescue Cat of the Year 2016’. The black and white cat spent four years on the streets before arriving at Second Chance Cat Rescue, Keelby. He found a new family in Hayton and Penny Cramphorn and daughter Emily. Fergus was shortlisted from over 1,000 entries and…
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25 October
Vet surgery evacuated after a ‘chemical incident’
A veterinary practice was evacuated after reports of ‘a strong smell of chemicals’. Medivet on Springfield Road, Chelmsford, called the emergency service just before 11am yesterday. Essex County Fire & Rescue service stated: “Firefighters were called to reports of a strong smell of chemicals at a veterinary practice in Chelmsford. “Three…
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25 October
Vet surgery evacuated after a ‘chemical incident’
A veterinary practice was evacuated after reports of ‘a strong smell of chemicals’. Medivet on Springfield Road, Chelmsford, called the emergency service just before 11am yesterday. Essex County Fire & Rescue service stated: “Firefighters were called to reports of a strong smell of chemicals at a veterinary practice in Chelmsford. “Three…
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25 October
Concern raised over teacup puppies
Concerns have been raised about ‘teacup’ dogs and the way they are bred. Animal experts are calling on potential owners to think twice before purchasing one, due to the health problems they suffer with. The cute-looking pets are not a specific breed but instead a regular dog breed that has…
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24 October
Cotswold RAW flattered by celebrity chef association
Stylish animal heads on human bodies seem to be all the rage this season. Pet food company Cotswold Raw has announced that it’s flattered by a mistaken association with celebrity chef, Heston. Cotswold RAW, the winner of the PetQuip’s Best Innovation 2016 award was innundated with phone calls on the day Heston launched…
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24 October
Skinner’s Pet Foods announces new sponsorship agreement
Skinner’s Pet Foods has announced a new sponsorship agreement with The Point-to-Point Authority. Skinner’s has become one of the Authority’s National Sponsors in support of a series of 20 races. These will be known as The Skinner’s Pet Foods Ladies Open Point-to-Point Series. Clare Hazell, chief executive of The Point-to-Point…
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24 October
RCVS holds inaugural Fellowship Day
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) held its inaugural Fellowship Day to welcome dozens of the Fellows to the scheme and to celebrate the new Fellowship initiative launched earlier this year. The event was held at The Royal Institution in London and saw 29 of the 44 new Fellows…
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