Veterinary

PDSA warns of pet obesity time bomb

Treats, table scraps and lack of exercise are fuelling a pet obesity time bomb, leading vet charity PDSA has warned. The charity’s PAW Report suggests that 5.7 million UK pets (3.4 million dogs, 2 million cats and 260,000 rabbits) are fed treats every day. Owners admitted ‘treating’ their pets to a range…

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BVA voices support for international veterinary family following reports of vet prevented from flying to the US

Following reports that Dr Hamaseh Tayari, who holds an Iranian passport, was prevented from flying to the US under President Donald Trump’s executive order barring citizens from several countries, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has voiced support for vets across the globe regardless of where they come from. Dr Tayari had been due…

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BVA responds to Prime Minister’s Brexit speech

The British Veterinary Association has issued a response to Prime Minister Theresa May’s speech earlier this week, which outlined her plans for the UK’s exit from the European Union. With Brexit negotiations set to begin after notice under Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty is served, the Prime Minister’s speech covered…

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NOAH sends free 2017 Compendium to every UK vet practice

Every veterinary practice in the UK will receive a free 2017 edition of the NOAH Compendium of Data Sheets for Animal Medicines. The NOAH Compendium is also available online at www.noahcompendium.co.uk. It was launched as a smartphone app in November 2016. The book remains an information source for busy vets in…

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Vets voice fears for small pets

As temperatures drop, vets are warning owners not to forget about small pets. Animals such as rabbits and guinea pigs that usually live outdoors yet are vulnerable to the cold and damp despite their furry coats. The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and British Veterinary Zoological Society (BVZS) are asking owners…

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Vets warn of Christmas poison risk to pets

Leading vets are urging pet owners to watch out for potential hazards to their pets this Christmas. Findings released by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) reveal that 80 percent of vets saw at least one case of toxic ingestion in pets during the last festive period. Across the UK, chocolate…

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BSAVA appoints new Head of Congress

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has appointed a new Head of Congress. Her first task is to lead the 60th annual event in Birmingham next April. Angharad Belcher has joined the 10,000 strong membership association. She offers PR, marketing and event experience within the veterinary sector and promises that…

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Independent Vetcare names new investor

Independent Vetcare has secured a new investor. EQT will be taking over as Independent Vetcare’s principal investor in the New Year, alongside the senior vets and managers who will continue to invest in the group.   EQT is a leading Scandinavian investment fund with an excellent track record of investing…

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One in three vets concerned they’ve seen illegal puppy imports

One in three vets who treat pets have seen puppies they believe have been illegally imported from overseas in the last year. These figures have been released by UK body for vets, the British Veterinary Association (BVA). BVA’s Voice of the Veterinary Profession, which surveyed over 1,000 vets from across…

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Innovative pet monitor named Kickstarter ‘Project We Love’

Innovative new monitoring system, Felcana, is making a splash within the pet healthcare sector. The new piece of technology was named one of the ‘Projects We Love’ by crowdfunding platform Kickstarter. “We had to build great tech – tech which works, tech which looks great, but was also comfortable for…

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