Veterinary Practices

National Pet Month invites UK pet trade to join in silver celebrations

National Pet Month celebrates its 25th anniversary this year with the UK pet trade being urged to join the party and…

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New campaign to target lungworm awareness

Despite a rise in owner awareness, 85 per cent of UK dogs remain unprotected against lungworm (Angiostrongylus vasorum) a potentially fatal…

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Fatal parasite is now endemic in the UK, experts warn

Vets warn that the potentially fatal lungworm parasite has reached endemic proportions, with 150 veterinary practices across the UK reporting…

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Extended licence for Norbrook’s Pestigon for cats

Pestigon for cats has been granted an extension to its licence, which now sees it indicated against the Ixodes ricinus…

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UK’s largest pet store business acquires Vets4Pets

In a deal worth £40 million, Pets at Home has bought Vets4Pets and now stands to become one of the…

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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…

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Compulsory microchipping for dogs to be introduced in England

It has been confirmed that microchipping will become a compulsory measure for all dogs in England. DEFRA has announced that,…

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KONG lends helping hand to canine blood bank charity

Pet toy manufacturer KONG has pledged its continued support to Pet Blood Bank UK (PBBUK) throughout 2013 with quarterly donations…

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Website launched to help vets setting up in practice

Vets4Pets has launched its new website, aiming to inform veterinary professionals about joint venture partnerships. The new website, started by…

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Vets4Pets partners with Ashleigh & Pudsey

National network of veterinary practices Vets4Pets has announced that Britain’s Got Talent winners Ashleigh and Pudsey will partner them to…

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