Veterinary Practices
Veterinary practices are an essential part of the UK petcare ecosystem, influencing product recommendations, customer trust, and pet owner behaviour. Pet Gazette reports on commercial developments within the veterinary sector that impact the retail and supply chain — including practice acquisitions, corporate consolidation, partnerships with petcare brands, and cross-referral strategies. Coverage also includes new clinic openings, service innovations, and trends in preventative care and prescription products. This tag offers valuable insight into how veterinary practices shape demand for health-related pet products and interact with the wider commercial pet industry.
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Jul- 2019 -26 JulyVeterinary
RCVS warns against ‘bogus’ vet with animal cruelty convictions
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is warning the veterinary profession not to employ Jayson Paul Wells, who has “fraudulently” practised as a veterinary surgeon in the UK and who has “pleaded guilty” to a number of animal cruelty charges. In 2014, he received 19 months in prison and…
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18 JulyEvents
‘Largest ever’ response to Rabbit Awareness Week helps boost vaccinations
Burgess Pet Care, the organisers of Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW), has announced that this year’s ‘Protect and Prevent’ campaign has been the “most successful RAW campaign yet”. Over 5000 campaign packs were downloaded from the Rabbit Awareness Week website and feedback from veterinary practices taking part in RAW has shown…
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8 JulyCharities
Vets and charity search for dog donation ‘heroes’
Charity Pet Blood Bank UK is now working with Vets4Pets to encourage more owners to register their dog to give blood, as the charity faces challenges over the summer months which lead to lower stock levels of blood during this period. According to recent research by Vets4Pets, owners are not…
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3 JulyPet Owners
Vets concern after new report reveals rise in pet obesity
The Obesity Report from the Pet Food Manufacturers Association (PFMA) has found, an “alarming rise” in pet obesity, with almost 8.5m pets in the UK classed as overweight or obese. The report has found 51% of dogs, 44% of cats and 29% of small mammals are overweight or obese, with…
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Jun- 2019 -12 JuneScience
British Bulldogs at high risk of skin disease and obesity
Ownership of the iconic British Bulldog has doubled but the breed is particularly prone to ear infections, skin infections and obesity, according to the largest ever study of British Bulldogs treated in first opinion veterinary practices. The research, led by the Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) VetCompass programme, revealed British Bulldog…
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10 JuneVeterinary
Vets Now prioritises health and wellbeing with Wellness Month
Pet emergency care provider, Vets Now, has launched a Wellness Month during June to help shine a spotlight on veterinary health and wellbeing, and to tackle some of the issues faced across the professions. The Wellness Month, part of the group’s wider health and wellbeing strategy, launched the same week…
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10 JuneVeterinary
AMTRA sees ‘record number’ of veterinary student registrations
Regulatory body Animal Medicines Training Regulatory Authority, (AMTRA) has announced a record number of new student registrations, and continued growth in qualified and registered veterinary medicine advisors, across the companion animal sector. The figures, also matched across the equine and farm animal sectors, were said to demonstrate the importance AMTRA…
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4 JuneScience
Bad teeth revealed as biggest problem for pet Greyhounds
Dental disease is the most common health issue facing pet Greyhounds, according to the largest ever study of Greyhounds treated in first opinion veterinary clinics. The research, led by the Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) VetCompass programme in collaboration with the University of Bristol Vet School, revealed 39% of Greyhounds suffer…
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3 JuneVeterinary
Dental disease and osteoarthritis affect dog welfare most
Research, carried out using the Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) VetCompass programme, investigated the severity and duration of eight major conditions seen by vets to record how they affect the overall measure of welfare impact. The evidence-based study indicated that of eight major disorders seen by veterinary surgeons in practice, dental…
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May- 2019 -31 MayVeterinary
Vets urged to stock correct vaccines for Rabbit Awareness Week
Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) takes place 1 June to 9 June and its partners are urging veterinary practices to ensure they’re stocking necessary vaccines to protect rabbits against the deadly spread of rabbit viral haemorrhagic disease 2 (RVHD2). RAW is organised by Burgess Pet Care and supported by many of…
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