Veterinary
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Apr- 2019 -17 April
RVC scoops ‘outstanding’ awards for RCVS Practice Standards Scheme
The Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) three veterinary hospitals, as well as its ambulatory Equine Practice, have all been judged as “outstanding” for various awards by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). The awards for the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals (QMHA), the Equine Referral Hospital, the Equine Ambulatory Practice,…
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17 April
‘Anti-vaxx’ sentiment creeping into pet care, warn vets
Vets are concerned that scepticism about vaccination is creeping over from human health into pet care as new statistics show that 98% of vets have been questioned by their clients on the need for vaccination. Well meaning owners may be putting their animals at risk by relying on vaccination information…
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17 April
Cat undergoes ‘gender reassignment’ to save life
A cat with a bladder problem has made a recovery after undergoing “gender reassignment” surgery. The six-year-old cat named Piglet, was facing being put to sleep, but thanks to Sarah Bruce at Charter Vets in Congleton, his life has been saved using a rare procedure to remove part of his…
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15 April
RVC identifies links between osteoarthritis in dogs and humans
An international team of researchers, led by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), have for the first time identified key similarities between osteoarthritis (OA) in dogs and in humans. The findings, which are published in Nature Reviews Rheumatology, suggest the similarities are partly due to the shared lifestyles and environments of…
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11 April
Scarsdale Vets appoints its 100th vet
Scarsdale Vets is celebrating the appointment of senior veterinary surgeon Caroline Ward, who is the independent group’s 100th vet. This is the first time that Scarsdale Vets has employed 100 vets at any one time since it was established in 1945. The group now employs over 300 staff in Derbyshire…
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10 April
Experts issue advice on questions to ask puppy breeders
The British Veterinary Association (BVA), Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) and RSPCA have partnered this National Pet Month (1 April – 6 May) to encourage anyone thinking of buying a puppy to always use The Puppy Contract and ask important questions. New statistics from BVA’s Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey…
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10 April
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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8 April
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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8 April
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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8 April
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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