Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) sets professional standards and regulatory frameworks that shape the wider petcare ecosystem in the UK. Pet Gazette’s coverage of the RCVS focuses on policy announcements, practice standards, reforms to veterinary education and registration, and rulings that may impact retailers — especially where guidance intersects with the sale of health-related products, veterinary medicines, or advice provision. We also report on how RCVS developments influence the role of veterinary professionals in product recommendation and customer referral, offering insight for pet shops, distributors, and brand suppliers navigating this regulated space.
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Mar- 2013 -19 MarchTrade Organisations
Stuart Reid elected RCVS vice president
Professor Stuart Reid was elected to be the next vice president of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) at the RCVS council’s March meeting. Reid, principal of the Royal Veterinary College, joined the RCVS council in 2005 and has served on a variety of committees. “It is an honour…
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Jan- 2013 -18 JanuaryTrade Organisations
RCVS saddened at death of former president
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has announced it is saddened to learn of the death of its former president Mr Angus Millar Taylor. Current RCVS president Jacqui Molyneux said: “We were sorry to hear about the passing of Mr Angus Taylor, a former President of the College who…
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16 JanuaryManufacturers
Ceva launches app to help owners monitor dogs’ heart conditions
Ceva Animal Health has announced the launch of a pioneering new iPhone app which allows dog owners to monitor their pets’ heart conditions at home. When using the Cardalis app, owners can assess their dogs’ respiratory rate at rest, an important indicator of heart failure severity. Once owners have downloaded…
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4 JanuaryScience
Wild birds left to starve by 76 per cent of Brits
Despite 61 per cent of Britons owning a bird bath, table or nesting box – to attract wild birds to their gardens – recent figures have revealed that 76 per cent rarely, or do not, feed the birds over the winter months. The survey was conducted by Pets at Home,…
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Sep- 2012 -7 SeptemberTrade Organisations
Former RCVS president dies
Former president of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Jack Brain Walsby HonFRCVS passed away on 25 August. Mr Walsby was a member of the RCVS Council for sixteen years between 1983 and 1999 and served as president from 1991 to 1992. RCVS president Jacqui Molyneux said: “He was…
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