Leeds

Mar- 2019 -

25 March

ECC Congress announces line-up

The UK’s only dedicated emergency and critical care Congress for the veterinary profession has revealed the line-up for its annual event later this year, the first time it will be held at a brand new venue, the Royal Armouries in Leeds. Congress organisers, Vets Now, has announced consultant anaesthetist in…

20 March

Charities

Street Paws to hold fun day for homeless pets

Dog homelessness charity Street Paws is to hold a charity fun day in Leeds in order to raise money for pets living with the homeless. The Doghouse Bar in Kirkgate will host the fundraising event on 23 March with visitors able to sample a special 4% West Coast Pale –…

8 March

Pet Owners

A quarter of dog owners ‘not prepared for costs’

Some 24% of dog owners have admitted they were not prepared for the cost of owning a dog, research from Admiral Pet Insurance has revealed. Respondents of the survey also said dog ownership was more expensive than they expected and 43% of dog owners admitted to doing no research on…

Jan- 2019 -

11 January

Business

Not-for-profit vet opens second practice in Yorkshire

A not-for-profit veterinary company is opening its second practice in Yorkshire. The clinic opens less than one year since it unveiled its first Yorkshire-based surgery in Tingley, Leeds. Animal Trust opens on Railway Street, Dewsbury, on 14 January. Set up by vets with the main focus on the welfare of…

Oct- 2018 -

23 October

Business

Vets come together to create new veterinary app

A team of eight entrepreneurs and experts have joined forces to launch a new veterinary medical technology app, which is “set to revolutionise the UK and global vet market”. The team has spent 18 months on research and development for the new business named Vet AI, which aims to bring…

Jul- 2018 -

19 July

Veterinary

Disciplinary Committee strikes off vet for animal welfare offences

The Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has directed the Registrar to remove a Leeds-based veterinary surgeon from the register following his conviction for animal welfare offences in 2016. The Disciplinary Committee hearing for Gary James Cassius Samuel took place on Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11…

Jun- 2018 -

13 June

Manufacturers

ProDen PlaqueOff commits to reducing CO2 emissions

Swedencare UK, the distributor of ProDen PlaqueOff has committed to reducing its CO2 emissions caused by its business activity. This new move falls in line with the company’s ethos to remain environmentally friendly and its natural pet products. Swedencare UK is based in Leeds, and after the inclusion into the…

Apr- 2018 -

19 April

Charities

Mattress retailer donates £1,200 in pet beds to Yorkshire Cat Rescue

Leeds-based mattress retailer OTTY has donated 15 of its pet beds totalling £1,200 to some of Yorkshire’s vulnerable and abandoned cats at regional pet charity, Yorkshire Cat Rescue. OTTY’s pet beds will be used to help Yorkshire’s furry feline friends to recover and recuperate at the charity’s purpose-built centre in…

Mar- 2018 -

1 March

Veterinary

UK’s first not-for-profit vets opens clinic in Leeds

Animal Trust, the UK’s first not-for-profit veterinary company, has opened a clinic in the Tingley area of Leeds. Offering an alternative to the increasing number of corporate clinics, Animal Trust was set up by vets with the main focus being the welfare of the animals. Unlike other practices, the company…

Jan- 2018 -

15 January

Funny

Hilarious phone-calls to RSPCA released

The RSPCA receives one call every 27 seconds from animal-lovers concerned for a pet or wild animal. When emergency calls come into the RSPCA’s national control centre, specially-trained staff must quickly determine whether RSPCA officers are able to help or whether other advice or agencies are better placed to assist.…