Veterinary

Jul- 2018 -

30 July

Grain-free dog food causes heart disease concerns

British pet food manufacturers have expressed concern following a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigation into links between heart disease and grain-free dog food. The probe followed a “highly unusual” number in cases of canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs. DCM can be fatal, weakening and enlarging the heart,…

30 July

RCVS recognised as one of the top UK workplaces for women

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has been recognised as one of the best workplaces for women by the Great Place to Work Institute. The RCVS was ranked the seventh in the medium-sized company or organisation category (50 to 449 employees) of the Best Workplaces for Women initiative. This…

26 July

Vet cleared of ‘disgraceful conduct’ after cat dies

The Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has found a London-based veterinary surgeon not guilty of “disgraceful conduct in a professional respect”, after a cat died during treatment. The Disciplinary Committee hearing for Sarah Lee Dantas-Holmes concerned the death of a cat, named Hope. On 19…

26 July

Nutravet celebrates 10 years in business

Natural animal health company Nutravet is celebrating 10 years in business after it launched in August 2008 with a vision to offer high quality natural alternatives to traditional health products. Nutravet launched the company launched with Nutraquin+, a fast-acting joint support product sold exclusively to veterinary practices. The range took…

26 July

VetPartners acquires the Northern Locum Agency

The Northern Locum Agency will be joining veterinary investment group, VetPartners, as the owner of the locum agency Julie Frost prepares to retire from the business she set up in a spare bedroom of her house in Warrington in 1987. The former qualified veterinary nurse built up one of the…

24 July

Misbehaving dogs more likely to die young, research shows

New research has revealed that dogs with ‘undesirable behaviours’, such as aggression, running away, fighting, over-excitability or barking, are more likely to die at a younger age. Such behaviours may reflect poor training by owners or even undiagnosed medical conditions – for example dogs that urinate indoors may be suffering…

23 July

BVA warns of toxic blue-green algae

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has warned pet owners following increasing reports of blue-green algae. Pet owners have been advised to take extra precautions when walking their dogs near bodies of water, by preventing them from drinking from and swimming in water from ponds, lakes and rivers. Blue-green algae can…

23 July

Vets Now’s clinical director appointed RCVS president

Amanda Boag, Vets Now’s clinical director, has become the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) president in a ceremony held in London on Friday 13 July 2018, as outgoing president, Professor Stephen May’s tenure came to a close. She takes on the presidency following a 12-month term as junior vice…

19 July

Disciplinary Committee strikes off vet for animal welfare offences

The Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has directed the Registrar to remove a Leeds-based veterinary surgeon from the register following his conviction for animal welfare offences in 2016. The Disciplinary Committee hearing for Gary James Cassius Samuel took place on Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11…

18 July

Olympian Laura Muir starts new canine event for Great South Run

Olympian Laura Muir has announced plans to introduce a canine run to the Great South Run programme. Muir has recently qualified as a vet and will introduce the canine run on 20 October, where as many as 100 fit dogs and their owners are expected to take part in the…