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Rise in toxic blue green algae cases prompts vet warning

An increase in reports of toxic blue green algae in several locations across the UK this summer is prompting the British Veterinary Association (BVA) to urge pet owners to take extra precautions while walking their dogs in the vicinity of affected water bodies. The warning also comes after news from…

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ViVet launches new series of innovation evening events

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has announced a series of innovation evening events, as part of its ViVet initiative. The evening is for veterinary professionals who want to grow their knowledge, network and innovation skill set through learning from and connecting with peers in the local area. It…

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JSAP reviews pros and cons of raw food diet

Peer-reviewed veterinary journal The Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP) is focusing on the pros and cons of a raw food diet for pets in its June issue. The trend to feed raw diets to dogs and cats continues to generate debate amongst the veterinary profession, pet owners and commercial…

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Ethics Review Panel appoints new members

The RCVS Ethics Review Panel (ERP), which is now permanent following its initial trial period, has recently welcomed seven new members to the panel, bringing with them a wide range of expertise and knowledge in the veterinary field. The ERP originally ran as a trial from the end of July…

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Study suggests link between cat TB and commercial raw food diet

Cases of tuberculosis in indoor cats may have been linked to a particular type of raw pet food, research has suggested. Some 13 cats from across the UK are thought to have been affected so far and experts have stressed that the risk to people is very low. The issue…

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‘Undesirable behaviour’ largest cause of death in dogs under three

New research has found “undesirable behaviour” as the highest cause of death in dogs living in England that die under the age of three. It is estimated that 24% of households in the UK own a dog, however a recent VetCompass study of dogs under the care of primary-care veterinary…

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RVC identifies links between osteoarthritis in dogs and humans

An international team of researchers, led by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), have for the first time identified key similarities between osteoarthritis (OA) in dogs and in humans. The findings, which are published in Nature Reviews Rheumatology, suggest the similarities are partly due to the shared lifestyles and environments of…

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‘Hero dogs’ raise money for those without homes

Thousands of dogs across six countries will be setting off on the Agria Dog Walk to raise money for animals in rescue homes. On Saturday 25 May 2019, walks will be taking place simultaneously in locations across Europe, with dogs coming together to raise money for the rescue that’s local…

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RCVS Council elects first black council member as junior VP

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Council has elected its first black council member in its 175-year history to be junior vice president of the college for 2019-20. Mandisa Greene, who was first elected to council in 2014 and was re-elected last year, is currently chair of the Practice…

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Royal Veterinary College ranked ‘best in the world’

The veterinary degree course at the University of London’s Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) has topped the 2019 QS World University Rankings for the first time. Ranked third in the preceding three years, the RVC overtook Cornell University (now fifth) and the University of California (now second). Utrecht University was ranked…

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