Veterinary News Headlines
  • More British bulldogs face life beset by health problems

    The Royal Veterinary College has published the results of the largest ever study of British bulldogs treated in first opinion veterinary practices, finding that ownership of British bulldogs has doubled over the last five years, despite the breed suffering...
  • CPD Solutions launches PgCert in Small Animal Diagnostic Imaging

    CPD Solutions has launched a PgCert in Small Animal Diagnostic Imaging, which takes 12 months starting in March 2020. The new programme includes ten days of practical imaging sessions based at CPD Solutions' training centre in Studley near Birmingham...
  • Early neutering of bitches increases incontinence risk

    The RVC has published a study which shows that the age at which female dogs (bitches) are neutered is associated with early-onset urinary incontinence 1 . The researchers say that urinary incontinence affects around three per cent of bitches in the...
  • J. A. K Marketing launches reverse-wound cohesive bandage

    J. A. K Marketing has launched the Purfect Aniwrap Sketch reverse-wound cohesive bandage. Reverse wound bandages are made with the adhesive on the outside and design printed on the inside, making it easier to apply the bandage without over-tightening...
  • RCVS relaxes new CPD requirements to help transition

    The RCVS has announced two changes to its CPD policy as it switches from the rolling three year requirement to the annual one , starting in 2020. The first is that the College will allow veterinary surgeons and nurses to carry over some of the CPD...
  • BVA responds to new TB study which found significant reductions in cull areas

    The British Veterinary Association has responded to a study by Downs et al assessing the effects from four years of badger culling in England on the incidence of bovine tuberculosis (bTB) in cattle. The study , published in Nature Scientific Reports...
  • New Caninsulin pet diabetes website

    MSD Animal Health has launched www.caninsulin.co.uk , a new Caninsulin pet diabetes website, together with additional support for veterinary practices. The website has been redesigned to help pet owners improve their understanding of the disease and...
  • Veterinary profession now fielding three candidates in the 2019 elections

    Neil Hudson MRCVS has announced that he is standing as the Conservative candidate for the Penrith and the Border constituency in this year's election, joining Danny Chambers MRCVS who is standing for the Liberal Democrats in North Cornwall, and Ian Fleming...
  • New BVA flowchart to help vets report illegally imported pets

    The BVA has launched a flowchart designed to help veterinary surgeons in England know when and how to report suspected cases of illegal pet imports to relevant authorities. The flowchart, which was produced in partnership with the National Animal...
  • Sainsbury's launches pet picker after research showing 22% of owners regret their choice

    Sainsbury’s Bank Pet Insurance has launched has launched an online tool to help people pick the right pet , after it conducted research which found that 22% regret their choice of breed. The survey found that 51% of cat and dog owners didn't research...
  • RCVS announces runners in the 2020 Council elections

    The RCVS has announced the candidates standing in the 2020 RCVS Council elections. Eight veterinary surgeons have put themselves forward to compete for the three available places. They are: John Davies MRCVS Dr Melissa Donald MRCVS (incumbent...
  • Veterinary experts step up to support GP veterinary surgeons

    VetSurgeon.org has launched Expert Help Forums, where general practitioners can put general and case questions to a bank of highly qualified, helpful and friendly experts in a variety of disciplines. The VetSurgeon Expert Forums were originally designed...
  • Free webinars on management of emergency cases during pandemic

    Virtual Veterinary Specialists and The Webinar Vet have launched a series of free webinars to support vets in practice with the triage and management of emergency and urgent cases during the pandemic. The webinars will be given by RCVS Specialists...
  • Ian Ramsey takes the helm at the BSAVA

    Professor Ian Ramsey BVSc, PhD, DSAM, DipECVIM-CA FHEA, FRCVS has taken up the position of President of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) for 2020/2021. Ian graduated from the University of Liverpool and gained his PhD from the...
  • UK’s first veterinary-licensed lactulose oral syrup

    Dechra Veterinary Products has launched Laxatract, the UK’s first veterinary-licensed lactulose oral syrup to tackle constipation in cats and dogs. Laxatract is indicated for the treatment of constipation and symptomatic treatment of diseases which...
  • RCVS Council votes to consult on changes to disciplinary system

    The RCVS Council has decided, by majority vote, to consult with the professions on possible changes to the disciplinary system. At the meeting, which took place last Thursday, Council members were asked to decide how to proceed with three specific...
  • Have you seen acute canine kidney injury following general anaesthesia?

    The authors of a new study published in the Journal of Small Animal Practice would like to hear from any clinicians that have seen cases of acute kidney failure after general anaesthetic in dogs. The authors say that an association between acute...
  • Dechra launches new antibiotic product for cats and dogs

    Dechra Veterinary Products has launched Floxabactin (enrofloxacin), a new antibiotic product to treat urinary tract infections in dogs and upper respiratory tract infections in cats. Floxabactin is indicated for use in dogs with lower UTIs including...
  • Galliprant named Best New Veterinary Product of the Year

    Galliprant from Elanco Animal Health has been awarded ‘Best new veterinary product of the year Award 2019’ by the Veterinary Marketing Association. The award was due to be presented at the association's annual shindig in March, which was cancelled...
  • Study reveals most common cause of heatstroke in dogs

    A study published in Animals 1 has found that the most common cause of potentially-fatal heatstroke in dogs is being exercised by their owners. Researchers from Nottingham Trent University and the Royal Veterinary College found that exertion or exercise...
  • RCVS publishes results of latest coronavirus survey

    The RCVS has published the results of its fifth coronavirus survey which was conducted with veterinary practices towards the end of the England-wide lockdown in November 2020. The survey was sent to all UK veterinary practices on the 25th November...
  • VetSurgeon prize to keep a vet warm in lockdown

    VetSurgeon.org and VetNurse.co.uk are kicking off the New Year with a quick competition for a veterinary surgeon or nurse to win one of two Ororo heated gilets. The gilets, which normally cost $170, have three heating zones: one around the neck, one...
  • Wiltshire referral centre treats world-first dual penis dog successfully

    Eastcott Veterinary Referrals in Wiltshire reports that it has successfully treated the first reported case of a dog with complete, unilateral urinary tract duplication. The case was seen by Tim Charlesworth, head of surgery, who shared details of...
  • Disciplinary Committee reprimands vet for very bad excuse for drink driving

    The RCVS Disciplinary Committee has reprimanded Dr Vanja Fures MRCVS for giving a false (and startlingly bad) excuse for his conviction for drink driving. Dr Fures was convicted of driving with excess alcohol in the Dublin Criminal Courts of Justice...
  • Practices giving owners bad advice about kennel cough

    MSD Animal Health, the maker of Nobivac Respira Bb, has published the results of new research which showed that veterinary practices are not giving owners clear advice about the need for vaccination against canine infectious respiratory disease (CIRD...