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Royal Veterinary College launches revolutionary Pet Diabetes App

The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has launched a revolutionary Pet Diabetes App, which not only brings diabetes management in animals into the 21st century but also helps to aid continual research into the condition. The App was developed with the kind support of the Rumba Foundation. The free App, designed by…

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New Status for Derby Vet

Saint Leonard Veterinary Centre in Derby has announced that Karl Underhill, a veterinary surgeon, recently gained ‘Advanced Practitioner Status’ from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). Lists of Advanced Practitioners and RCVS Specialists can be found on the RVCS website. Only a small percentage of practising vet achieve this…

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RVC research highlights urgent welfare issues for pet dogs

Research from the Royal Veterinary College has highlighted urgent issues that need to be rectified for the improvement of pet dog welfare in Britain. These include owners’ lack of awareness of welfare needs, poor health due to obesity, inherited disease or exaggerated physical features, intensive and unregulated puppy rearing and…

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Experts warn of increased spread of lungworm across UK

Last year’s damp summer and mild winter have allowed slug and snail populations to flourish, leading experts to warn of a continued spread of Angiostrongylus vasorum in the UK. Biodiversity and conservation officer for the National History Museum, Professor Fred Naggs said: “An increase in the number of slug and…

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