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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…

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Serious concerns for welfare of pet rabbits

One in five vets have raised serious concerns about the health and welfare of pet rabbits in the UK, according…

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Joint response to Defra’s landmark consultation from veterinary organisations

The British Veterinary Association (BVA), the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) and the British Veterinary Zoological Society (BVZS) have…

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BVA welcomes recommendations on animal welfare

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and BVA Northern Ireland Branch has welcomed the publication of DARD and the Department of…

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Over 50% of pet owners don’t know what vet nurses do

More than half of animal owners do not understand what registered veterinary nurses (VNs) do, according to nine in ten…

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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…

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BVA helps vets speak up for animal welfare

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has launched a landmark animal welfare strategy. In an announcement made at its annual London…

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Screening and responsible breeding is improving dogs’ health

Health testing used to screen hereditary conditions when dog breeding has improved the health of breeds across the UK, according…

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Obesity is vets’ number one concern

Human-animal interaction expert, Dr John Bradshaw, is heading discussions exploring the bond between humans and animals at the British Veterinary…

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84 percent of vets give up time for animal charities and shelters

A study by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) shows more than four in five veterinary surgeons in the UK provide…

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