Veterinary

Davies offers new surgical procedure for canine elbow dysplasia

Davies Veterinary Specialists (Davies) has invested in new surgical equipment to treat severe canine elbow dysplasia. The procedure, Canine Unicompartmental Elbow replacement (CUE), offers an alternative for dogs diagnosed with the condition and Davies is one of only a few centres in the UK to provide this surgical option. Elbow…

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Rise in owners trusting internet advice over vets

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is reminding pet owners not to replace a trip to the vets with non-clinical information they find online. BVA’s Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey has revealed that 82% of vets say clients have challenged their diagnosis, recommendation or professional opinion based on their own…

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Vet takes on 22nd marathon

A vet from Leicester is getting ready to run the Manchester marathon in order to raise money for two charities, the run will be his 22nd marathon. Chris Sherwood will be taking on the 26.2 mile course in aid of both PDSA and MOVE, a local charity which supports children…

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Vet group launches antibiotic reduction initiative

A vet group has launched a new initiative aimed at reducing the use of antibiotics at its small animal practices. Vets4Pets and Companion Care surgeries have been provided with a STAR (Stop and Think, are Antibiotics Required?) toolkit to challenge established prescribing behaviours and promote best practice for antibiotic use.…

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RVC sees first case of leishmaniosis transmission between UK dogs

A vet from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has recently been involved in diagnosing the first case of leishmaniosis in a dog from the UK that has not travelled to an endemic area. The team suspect the reason for the spread in this case is dog to dog transmission. Leishmaniosis…

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Vets urged to protect rabbits against RVHD2

The 13th annual Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) Protect and Prevent campaign is urging vets to raise awareness around the importance of vaccinations to protect rabbits against Rabbit Viral Haemorrhagic Disease type 2 (RVHD2) and other fatal diseases. This year’s RAW will take place between 1 -9 June. RVHD2 is a…

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Music and separate waiting rooms could reduce pets’ vet stress

Playing music and providing separate waiting rooms could reduce stress in millions of dogs and cats undergoing visits to vets, according to a study from Hartpury University. Animal science experts from the specialist institution have examined the methods used by veterinary practices around the UK aimed at tackling the anxiety…

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UK’s ‘first autism friendly’ vet practice launches

A veterinary surgery in Cheshire has become the first in the UK to be recognised as ‘autism friendly’, by the National Autistic Society. Vets4Pets Alsager received the Autism Friendly Award, which recognises businesses that have made themselves more accessible to people with autism and their families, ahead of World Autism…

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Mayhew’s Dr Abdul-Jalil Mohammadzai named in the RCVS 2019 honours list

London-based animal charity, Mayhew has announced that its Afghanistan Country Director, Dr Jalil-Adbul Mohammadzai DVM, has been awarded the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) International Award. The award recognises individuals who work within or outside of the UK to raise veterinary standards and improve animal welfare abroad. ‘Dr Mo’,…

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RCVS warns profession against employing ‘fake vet fraudster’

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is warning the veterinary profession not to employ a man called Peter Keniry who has “repeatedly and fraudulently practiced as a veterinary surgeon in the UK”. Keniry recently served over one year’s imprisonment, following a three-year prison term handed down at Taunton Crown…

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