Veterinary

Jul- 2019 -

5 July

The Vet announces re-opening of centre in Bristol

Veterinary clinic The Vet has re-opened its centre in Bristol, with an open event on 10 July, including behind the scenes tours, activities for the kids, face painting and competitions. The centre has six consultation rooms, four operating theatres, X-ray, ultrasound and an in-house laboratory. The new Bristol Veterinary Centre…

4 July

First case of Alabama Rot confirmed in East Anglia

A dog has been diagnosed with Cutaneous and Renal Glomerular Vasculopathy (CRGV or Alabama Rot) in Essex. This is the first case confirmed in East Anglia, although the dog had recently been on holiday with her family in Gloucestershire, where previous cases had been confirmed. As is the case in…

3 July

Medivet carries out 3D printed jaw replacement surgery on Shih Tzu

A veterinary surgeon based at Medivet in Faversham has carried out a successful 3D printed partial jaw replacement on a dog. The pioneering surgery was performed by Dr Ryk Botes, a Medivet branch partner with a special interest in orthopaedics and replacement surgery. He was touched by the plight of…

3 July

Vets concern after new report reveals rise in pet obesity

The Obesity Report from the Pet Food Manufacturers Association (PFMA) has found, an “alarming rise” in pet obesity, with almost 8.5m pets in the UK classed as overweight or obese. The report has found 51% of dogs, 44% of cats and 29% of small mammals are overweight or obese, with…

1 July

Pug popularity leads to 130% more surgeries, vets claim

A West Midlands veterinary hospital is urging owners of flat-faced dogs to be aware of the warning signs their pets may be struggling with a chronic breathing condition, after revealing the number of animals it has treated has almost doubled over the past five years. Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral…

1 July

RVC blood donor awarded Service Animal Award by RSPCA

Romeo, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, has been recognised with the Service Animal Award by the RSPCA in its 2019 Honours List, for its numerous donations to the Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) Blood Donor Programme. His service was also noted for more than his blood contributions, he is a qualified pet…

Jun- 2019 -

28 June

Vince the Vet launches customer information video

Vet supplement range Vince the Vet is set to release a new tick awareness video, to help pet owners and retailers understand the importance of removing ticks correctly and how to care for affected dogs and cats afterwards. Ticks are related to spiders, mites and scorpions. There are many different…

26 June

New president for BVA Welsh Branch

The British Veterinary Association (BVA), has appointed Ifan Lloyd as president of its Welsh branch; he succeeds Sarah Carr who was the principal representative of BVA in Wales for a two-year term. Lloyd has been a partner at St James Veterinary Group, Swansea, for 23 years and still works in…

21 June

Prompt diagnosis saves Labrador from rare fungal infection

A young Labrador has survived a rare fungal infection thanks to a speedy diagnosis, emergency treatment and surgery by neurology and soft tissue specialists at Davies Veterinary Specialists, Hertfordshire. Bridget, caused her owners alarm when her behaviour suddenly changed, becoming progressively less responsive to her family, didn’t want to eat…

21 June

Online Vets launches new ‘no win, no fee’ service

A new service called Online Vets has launched with a “unique approach” to vet bills by deducting the cost of an online consultation from a final vet bill if it turns out a pet does need to be taken to the veterinary surgery. Part of the My Family Pet network…