Veterinary

Feb- 2018 -

12 February

Vet charity receives cash boost for scheme helping diabetic cat

A diabetic cat which benefits from a scheme supporting felines in their old age has visited a Lymm vet who has secured a charity cash boost for the programme. Tilly, a part Bengal tabby cat was originally taken in by the Warrington-based charity Cat Homing and Rescue (CHAR), run by…

8 February

Scarsdale Vet’s practice expands to new premises

As part of their wider expansion plans, Scarsdale Vet’s Mickleover practice will relocate to a newer, larger premises this February. Opening to clients on Monday 12 February 2018, the new site at 73 Devonshire Drive, Mickleover, will offer an increased range of veterinary services within its new location. The practice has…

8 February

Groundbreaking heart procedure used to save puppy

Cardiologists at Davies Veterinary Specialists in Hertfordshire have used a groundbreaking heart procedure to save the life of a French Bulldog puppy. The four-month-old bitch was diagnosed with severe and deteriorating pulmonic stenosis. A conventional balloon valvuloplasty had failed so Davies Cardiology Specialist Pedro Oliveira and his team opted to…

1 February

Vet group awarded Gold Level status

Pride Veterinary Centre, Scarsdale Vets’ animal hospital in Derbyshire, has been awarded Gold Level status as a Cat Friendly Clinic. Scarsdale Vets is the only Gold rated practice in the city of Derby, with Pride being only one of four Gold level status practices in the county. Pride has been…

Jan- 2018 -

31 January

BVA fears vet shortage due to Brexit

John Fishwick, president of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) shared his concerns about the possible effects of Brexit on the vet industry. Speaking at the organisation’s annual Dinner 70, Fishwick told attendees that the volume of exports requiring veterinary certification could increase by as much as 325%, highlighting that more vets…

30 January

Welfare associations criticise James Corden for giving out puppies at Grammys

The British Veterinary Association (BVA), PETA and the Animal Welfare Foundation have criticised James Corden, after he handed out puppies at this year’s Grammy Awards as ‘consolation prizes’. Following the announcement of the Best Comedy Album award at Sunday’s (28 January) ceremony in New York, Corden said: “Congratulations Dave Chappelle,…

29 January

Blue Cross extends offerings with new vet partnerships

Blue Cross is teaming up with three more vet practices to offer discounted treatment for pet owners on a low income. From 1 February, ST Stead in York, Icknield Veterinary Group in Luton and Seymour Vets in Torbay will provide treatment and health check-ups on behalf of the charity for…

26 January

Concerns raised for animal medicines industry post-Brexit

Animal medicines businesses are becoming increasingly concerned about the future of the industry post-Brexit, according to NOAH’s second Brexit Barometer report. Increasing levels of complexity and a lack of Government progress overall were found to be key contributors to the rising concerns. However, the findings revealed that despite an increase in…

24 January

New study reveals why dogs eat faeces

A study conducted by veterinary researchers at the University of California has revealed the reasons why some dogs tend to eat their own or others faeces. Nearly 3000 dogs were studied in two separate tests; the first analysed 1552 dogs, made up of canines which were prone to canine conspecific…

19 January

Animal abuse and domestic violence studied at new centre

The new Veterinary Forensic Expert Centre has been opened, in the Netherlands, in the hope of offering further insight into the links between animal abuse and domestic violence. The facility will use an approach that combines veterinary medicine with forensics. In the Netherlands, research indicates that there is a relationship…