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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…

26 October

New fellows for Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will celebrate success within the industry by honouring four Canine Health Schemes (CHS) scrutineers with fellowships. The fellowships recognise veterinary surgeons who have contributed to clinical practice, veterinary knowledge or the veterinary profession. They have done so by showing leadership and advancing knowledge and public understanding of…

26 October

House and Jackson gains Veterinary Hospital Status

The equine and small animal practices at House and Jackson in Essex have been awarded prestigious Hospital Status by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. The practices held an official opening ceremony to mark the occasion. Local dignitaries and many clients and friends of the practice attended the reception and ribbon cutting…

26 October

Black cats take 22 percent longer to find owners, says charity

Gingers and tabbies are seen as more fun than black cats, reveals a new survey from Cats Protection. The survey of 1005 people was carried out on behalf of the charity in October 2016. Results have been released ahead of National Black Cat Day, which takes place on October 27, 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…