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18 March

BVA issues updated Covid-19 guidance for vets

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has issued new guidance for the veterinary profession amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The association said that every practice should now be carrying out individual risk assessments, and consider whether it is “appropriate” to continue with routine consultations. According to new guidelines, practices should also practice…

18 March

Veterinary

Vet urges pet owners to be aware of malnutrition

The head of clinical nutrition at Solihull-based Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service has urged pet owners to be aware of the debilitating signs of dehydration and malnutrition in their animals. Isuru Gajanayakea spoke out to advise animal lovers on the importance of food and drink in maintaining a pet’s…

18 March

Charities

SSPCA announces coronavirus measures

The Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) has announced a new “raft” of measures in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. From today (18 March), its nine animal rescue and rehoming centres will be closed to the public, unless a pre-arranged appointment has been scheduled. It…

17 March

Business

Johnston & Jeff celebrate 140 years with £1m factory expansion

Bird seed manufacturer Johnston and Jeff has announced a £1m expansion to its factory, amid its 140th anniversary celebrations. The investment is funding a new 12,000 sq ft warehouse, and a four-fold increase in pallet bays, from 485 to 2,000. It will also see Johnston and Jeff build new offices…

17 March

Events

London Dog Week postponed

London Dog Week has been postponed “until further notice” amid the recent coronavirus outbreak, organisers have confirmed. The event was originally scheduled to take place between 23 March and 29 March, but due to “ extra government precautions” it will no longer go ahead. In a statement, organisers said: “We…

17 March

Veterinary

RCVS suspends EMS requirements amid outbreak

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) council will “temporarily suspend” requirements for veterinary students and degree programmes regarding extra-mural studies (EMS) amid the coronavirus outbreak. Students would typically be required to complete a minimum of 38 weeks of EMS through their degree programme to gain real-life work experience and…

17 March

Charities

All Pets Solution launches collaboration with Blue Cross

All Pets Solution launched its collaboration with the Blue Cross Animal Charity. The online retailer started the partnership by donating £14,000 worth of products, which included a selection of dog bowls and silicon eating mats, in order for the charity to issue them as a pack with every dog and…

16 March

Charities

Battersea Dogs and Cats home issue advice on coronavirus

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has said at present there is “no evidence” of pets being infected with coronavirus, following the recent outbreak. The World Organisation for Animal Health also said the current spread of COVID-19 is a “result of human to human transmission” and to date, there is no…

16 March

Veterinary

Station Vets awarded Silver Cat Friendly Clinic status

Veterinary clinic, Station Vets, has been the first practice in East Ayrshire to achieve accreditation as a Silver Cat Friendly Clinic, an internationally recognised status that has been developed by the International Society of Feline Medicine. The clinic had to prove adherence to a stringent set of criteria aimed at…

16 March

Government & Legislation

County Durham sees fall in dog issues

Work in Durham to encourage dog owners to be more responsible has seen a “welcome fall” in the amount of dog fouling and stray dogs, Durham County Council has said. The council first launched a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) in 2017 to tackle both issues, making it an offence…