Veterinary
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May- 2016 -9 May
Heath Veterinary Clinic remodels website
Heath Veterinary Clinic has announced the launch of its remodelled modern website. The West Sussex based practice’s site – www.heathvets.com –now contains details of the firm’s services, its history, team members and accreditations, as well as useful FAQs covering pet care for dogs, cats, rabbits and birds. The website’s new layout has been…
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Apr- 2016 -28 April
Biggest ever veterinary profession survey launched
The British Veterinary Association is launching its biggest ever Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey with over 15,000 BVA members invited to share their experience, to mark World Veterinary Day 2016 (30 April). BVA’s Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey first launched in May 2014 to gather vets’ views on the issues…
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27 April
Kennel club launches guide to tackle pet obesity
The Kennel Club has launched a comprehensive guide to help dog owners tackle the nation’s growing canine obesity problem. To combat overweight pets, the Kennel Club has launched a new information guide to assist owners of overweight dogs in managing their pet’s weight. The guide discusses how to tell if a dog…
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14 April
PDSA launches own-brand pet product range
Vet charity, PDSA, will be launching its own selection of pet wellbeing products. The new PDSA Vet Care range will initially include joint supplements for cats and dogs, a skin supplement for dogs and an antimicrobial dog shampoo. PDSA Vet and developer of the PDSA Vet Care range, Chris Wright, said: “At PDSA, the health and…
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4 April
PDSA saves dog following near-death experience
Staffordshire bull terrier, Shadow, came close to death after a collision with a cyclist left him with internal injuries. After collapsing at home, his owners rushed him to PDSA’s Gillingham Pet Hospital for an emergency operation. Almost a pint of blood had to be drained from Shadow’s abdomen after veterinary professionals…
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1 April
Vets see 560% rise in Lyme Disease
Veterinary professionals have reported a 560 percent rise in cases relating to Lyme Disease among UK pets in the last six years. The statistics were reported by vet charity the PDSA and echo the rising number of people diagnosed with the debilitating disease. Lyme Disease (Borreliosis) is caused by ticks that…
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Mar- 2016 -22 March
Vets warn of Easter danger to dogs
Almost half of vets (45 percent) treated at least one case of chocolate poisoning last Easter, say figures released by the British Veterinary Association (BVA). UK vets have warned dog owners to keep Easter treats away from pets in 2016. Despite an increase in awareness, the BVA’s Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey showed that…
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16 March
Tick-borne disease deadly to UK dogs
A dog in Essex has died and three others are seriously unwell following an outbreak of babesiosis. The disease is caused by the Babesia canis parasite and is borne by ticks discovered in fields within the Harlow area of Essex. Andrew Bucher, co-founder and chief veterinary officer of MedicAnimal, commented: “Exotic diseases are now possibly…
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Feb- 2016 -15 February
Veterinary practices receive cheques for £4,000
Independent Vetcare Ltd has given five of its practices cheques for £4,000 each. The company has been running a practice competition to boost its preventative healthcare scheme – Pet Health Club – in conjunction with Bayer Animal Health. Participating practices were spit into four categories based on their Pet Health Club penetration rate…
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4 February
BVA and BSAVA call for ban on electric pulse collars
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) have demanded a complete ban on electric pulse training collars. The announcement comes in response to the Scottish Government’s current consultation (Nov 6 2015 -Jan 29 2016) on the use of electronic aversive training aids. BVA and…
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