Veterinary

Royal Canin to preview new Veterinary Health Nutrition range at London Vet Show

Royal Canin has announced it will be previewing its new veterinary range to attendees visiting the manufacturer’s London Vet Show stand. The Veterinary Health Nutrition product will consist of one “simplified” range, a new pack design and a new recipe. Royal Canin’s new range will be organised around six core…

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Scarsdale Vets hosts free training for veterinary nurses prior to OSCE exams

Scarsdale Vets in Derby has announced it is to hold free training courses in order to help vet nurses successfully complete their Objectively Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs). The quarterly event will take place at Pride Veterinary Centre on Monday 26 November between 6-8pm. The event will feature six different tasks…

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Ayrshire vet removed from RCVS register for ‘clinical and communication failings’

The disciplinary committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has directed its registrar to remove a veterinary surgeon from its register after it found the allegations of a number of charges in relation to his euthanasia of a dog proven. John Hendrie Smith was removed from the register…

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Red Setters, Bulldogs and Boxers most likely to suffer incontinence

Male Irish Red Setters, Boxers, Bulldogs, Bull Mastiffs and Fox Terriers are more likely to develop urinary incontinence than the males of other dog breeds, according to new research. Purebred male dogs are 1.45 times more likely to suffer from involuntary leakages compared with their crossbred counterparts, suggesting a likely…

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Vet-tech start-up brings artificial intelligence to the trade

A veterinary research and development company with aims to “revolutionise” the UK has filed patents to bring artificial intelligence (AI) technology to the £100bn global pet market. Founded in early 2017 by tech expert Paul Hallett and veterinarian Robert Dawson, Vet-AI is an R&D company developing a number of solutions…

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BVA warns no deal pet travel arrangements will impact vets and owners

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has warned that pet owners must start preparing now if they want to take their pet to the EU after Brexit, in case a no deal situation leaves them facing long waits to get cleared for travel. If the UK has “unlisted” third country status…

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Young, male and crossbred cats most at risk of road accidents

Being young, male and crossbred increases a cat’s chances of being hit by a car, according to the findings of a new paper published today (1 November). The research also indicated cats were most likely to be involved in a collision during autumn. So far, there has been limited information…

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Bournemouth veterinary practice receives £30,000 investment

Natterjacks Vets will now be able to treat pets with more complicated medical and surgical cases thanks to the investment in a new endoscopy suite. The endoscopy suite is part of an ongoing investment programme at the vets in Christchurch Road, following on from the recent creation of an extra…

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Veterinary nurse launches ‘one-of-a-kind’ mobile vets’ practice

A North East veterinary nurse and entrepreneur has launched a ‘one-of-a-kind’ mobile vets’ practice called ‘Vets on the Meowve,’ bringing a fully qualified veterinary team directly to the doors of animal lovers in the region. Launched in 2018 by 28-year-old entrepreneur Christine Murphy RVN, Vets on the Meowve offers a…

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Professor Noel Fitzpatrick to deliver keynote lecture at ACVS

Managing director of Fitzpatrick Referrals, professor Noel Fitzpatrick will be attending the American College of Veterinary Surgeons Surgery Summit (ACVS) this week to present the keynote lecture. His keynote presentation ‘Revolution or Evolution? Ethics and Engineering of Bionic Biology’ will distil his 25 years of experience and innovation in musculo-neuro-skeletal…

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