Veterinary

RSPCA ‘shocked’ after gerbil thrown into skip

The RSPCA has announced it is “shocked” after it was alerted by a member of the public to a gerbil in distress after being thrown into a skip in Nuneaton. Louise Marston, an RSPCA inspector rushed out to save the animal and took him to a nearby RSPCA rescue centre.…

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Dog has major surgery after swallowing ice lolly stick during heatwave

A five year old Shih Tzu was admitted to Grimsby Blue Cross animal hospital for major surgery after swallowing a stick from an ice lolly it found on the floor. The vets first tried to make the dog regurgitate the stick using an endoscopy but despite being able to see…

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Vets Now announces three major charitable initiatives for 2018

Vets Now has launched three charitable initiatives this year, one being a £200,000 ‘angel fund’ to over the costs to treat pets and stray animals. Privately-owned Vets Now, established 16 years ago, is the largest provider of out-of-hours care and employs more than 200 vets in its network of 56…

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Vet’s Kitchen announces winners of weight loss initiative

Pet food brand, Vet’s Kitchen, has announced the winners of its latest weight loss initiative, after launching an appeal to find dogs and cats from across the nation to take part in its Biggest Loser challenge earlier this year. As part of the challenge, Vet’s Kitchen supported pets and their…

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CASCO Pet expands into veterinary sector

Pet retail company CASCO Pet has expanded into the veterinary sector with a new range of clinical housing. The company describes the range as being ‘unlike anything currently available’ and is suitable for most vet practices. It also includes ISFM Gold and Silver standard for cats. Each individual component is available…

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‘Rottweilers top the lame list’, says RVC

Rottweilers are the most predisposed dog breed to suffer from osteoarthritis according to new research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disease diagnosed in dogs, and this study is the largest ever conducted into the condition in dogs under veterinary care – covering 455,557…

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Cat owners putting pets at risk of infestation

A recent survey from Bayer has revealed that almost half (45 percent) of owners are unable to detect signs of a parasitic infection in their cat, placing greater emphasis on the role of retail SQP professionals to educate unsuspecting pet owners. Currently, 40 percent of cat owners admit that they…

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Vet surgeon applies to remove himself from register

A London-vet has avoided a disciplinary hearing for two charges after he volunteered to remove himself from the register and agreed never to apply to be restored. There were two charges against James Staton, the first related to his failure to comply with eight requests from the RCVS sent by…

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Vet guilty of helping puppy farming gang scam public

A London vet has been found guilty of conspiracy to commit fraud after he was found to be falsifying documents for a puppy farming gang. Daniel Doherty, who was based in Uxbridge, was paid nearly £80,000 to provide health checks and vaccination cards so the gang could sell the illegally…

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Agria’s Anna Thomas named Young Marketer of the Year 2018

Agria’s Brand marketing executive, Anna Thomas, has been named Young Marketer of the Year by the Veterinary Marketing Association (VMA). Anna’s win was announced at the VMA Annual Awards event, held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London on Friday 16 March 2018. Making the shortlist of three following a…

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