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4 April

Forum aims to tackle animal welfare issues

A new ‘On the pulse’ session will be introduced at this year’s Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) Discussion Forum, building on the annual event’s usual discussion and debate on key areas of animal welfare. AWF’s Discussion Forum, held at One George Street, London, on Monday 5 June, attracts delegates from a…

4 April

One in four UK pets is on a diet

One in four UK pets is on a diet, according to survey results released by Rosewood Pet Products*. With excess treats and too-short walks fuelling a pet obesity time bomb warning**, Rosewood surveyed the UK’s pet owners to understand just how health-conscious owners really are when it comes to pets.…

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27 March

RCVS Council and VN Council elections now open

Voting in this year’s Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Council and Veterinary Nurses (VN) Council elections has now opened, and veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses who are eligible to vote in their respective elections can do so either online or by post. The elections are run by Electoral Reform…

23 March

Human and veterinary medicine join to fight cancer

Fitzpatrick Referrals Oncology and Soft Tissue invited a team from St Luke’s Cancer Centre at the Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford, Surrey to break down barriers between human and veterinary oncology. Clinical director of Fitzpatrick Referrals Oncology and Soft Tissue, Professor Nick Bacon lead a tour around the hospital’s…

23 March

New format for BSAVA Congress in 2018

The BSAVA Congress exhibition in the Barclaycard Arena will become three days in 2018. The changes are in response to extensive market research with BSAVA membership and volunteers, delegates, and exhibitors. From Thursday 5 to Saturday 7 April 2018 delegates can see the latest technology, consumables and services on offer in the exhibition,…

16 March

Mental health discussed at BSAVA Congress

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will be raising awareness of its Mind Matters Initiative at the BSAVA Congress next month. It will be hosting a reception to promote the Practice Standards Scheme (PSS) Awards, amongst a number of other activities. Staff from the RCVS will be on Stand 103…

16 March

Couple jailed for selling sick puppies

A Kent couple who sold dying puppies to unsuspecting buyers have been jailed for a number of fraud and animal welfare offences. Anthony and Lucy O’Donnell, both of Old Maidstone Road, Sidcup, appeared at Inner London Crown Court for sentencing after 12 people reported buying sick puppies, ten of whom…

14 March

Cat survives boiling water attack

A beloved family cat had boiling water poured over her head and back in a suspected attack. Seven-year-old Tuppence almost died following the incident, but has pulled through following intensive treatment from vet and nursing staff at PDSA’s Bournemouth Pet Hospital. The white-and-black cat was rushed to the charity’s hospital…

14 March

Over 5,000 reported dog thefts since 2011, finds MP

As part of Pet Theft Awareness Week (14 to 21 March 2017), Dog Theft Awareness Day is being held on Tuesday 14 March at Portcullis House, Houses of Parliament. With dog theft increasing year on year, Gareth Johnson, MP for Dartford and owner of a Labrador is hosting the event. He aims to bring…

9 March

Framework for Brexit challenges published

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has published its three ‘Brexit Principles’ in order to create a framework for risks that are posed by Brexit. It also aims to maximise opportunities it offers. The Principles were formally adopted by RCVS Council at its meeting on 2 March 2017, and…