Veterinary

PDSA report reveals mental health benefits of having a pet

The People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) latest Paw Report has found that owning a pet can make people feel less lonely and mentally healthier. The PAW Report, which was produced in conjunction with YouGov, has tracked pet wellbeing in the UK for the last decade. It surveys 18 million…

Read More »

Monitoring diabetes in cats and dogs during the Covid Crisis

Royal Veterinary College clinicians and researchers have long been at the forefront of advancements in the understanding of canine and feline diabetes mellitus, as well as improvements in the way these conditions are managed. Dr Ruth Gostelow is a clinician, researcher and teacher at the RVC and has a particular…

Read More »

The importance of tackling cancer quickly

The COVID-19 pandemic is still taking a terrible direct toll on human populations, but it can also have a terrible impact on pets needing veterinary attention, including for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.  Like in human oncology, rapid identification, diagnosis and treatment of cancer can make all the difference…

Read More »

IVC Evidensia members appointed to industry-leading councils

IVC Evidensia has announced that two members of the group have been appointed to two of the councils responsible for regulating the industry. Matthew Rendle, nursing manager and exotics referral at Holly House Vets, has now been elected as chair of the RCVS VN council, having been on the council…

Read More »

Herbal food best for pet anxiety, says vet expert

Veterinary expert and TV personality, Joe Inglis, is raising awareness of the benefits of herbal dog food, which can reportedly work to ease separation anxiety and stress in pets.  It comes as the expert, who has appeared on Vets in Practice, Blue Peter, The One Show and This Morning, anticipates…

Read More »

Scottish practice joins VetPartners

Tay Valley Vets and Equine Centre, one of Scotland’s oldest veterinary practices, has joined the veterinary group VetPartners.  The practice has treated small animals and horses since 1896, and will now join 14 other Scottish veterinary practices to be part of VetPartners. Practice owners Harvey Carruthers and Jamie Gartside will…

Read More »

Simplyhealth agrees sale of pet health plan business to PVG

Simplyhealth Group has agreed to sell The Animal Healthcare Company (AHC) to Premier Veterinary Group (PVG). The proposed transaction, which is subject to customary regulatory approvals, is expected to complete in November 2020. This transaction will mean that Simplyhealth will be able to focus wholly on human healthcare. This focus…

Read More »

PDSA highlights ‘endless isolation and loneliness’ in rabbits

Hundreds of thousands of rabbits face a lifetime of endless isolation and loneliness, says veterinary charity PDSA. Despite being incredibly social animals, PDSA’s PAW Report found that half (49%) of all UK rabbits live alone (equating to around 440,000 rabbits) and a quarter (25%, around 230,000 rabbits) are kept in…

Read More »

Linnaeus expands amid continued investment

Veterinary group Linnaeus has expanded its number of sites to 169, having formed just six years ago from a single location.  Linnaeus, which is based in Friars Gate, Solihull, recently acquired four new practices during the Coronavirus pandemic and despite lockdown. Its portfolio now includes 12 referral centres and 44…

Read More »

Dechra extends dermatology range with Osurnia

Veterinary pharmaceuticals firm Dechra has announced the expansion of its range of products to treat otitis externa with the introduction of Osurnia. The announcement follows Dechra’s acquisition of the worldwide rights to the marketing and manufacture of the product from Elanco Animal Health Inc. Osurnia is formulated for the treatment…

Read More »