Veterinary News Headlines

    Zoetis launches Stronghold Plus spot-on for cats

    Zoetis has launched Stronghold Plus (selamectin/sarolaner), a topical combination of parasiticides licensed for the treatment of fleas, ticks, ear mites, lice, GI worms and heartworm in cats. Zoetis says the combined action of selamectin and sarolaner...

    Zactran now licensed for footrot in sheep

    Merial Animal Health has announced that the European Commission has issued an extension to the marketing authorisation for Zactran for the treatment of infectious pododermatitis (footrot) in sheep associated with virulent Dichelobacter nodosus and Fusobacterium...

    1400 practices back Pet Parasite Action

    Over 1400 veterinary practices around the UK have now signed up to take part in Merial's Pet Parasite Action campaign. Lynda Maris, NexGard™ Spectra Product Manager said: "The campaign, which is designed to raise awareness of the rising threat from...

    Chanelle launches lowest dose pentobarbital injection

    Chanelle Vet UK has announced the launch of Euthoxin (pentobarbital) 500mg/ml Injection, indicated for use on a wide range of species including large, companion and exotic species. The company says Euthoxin 500mg/ml is a stronger dose than any other...

    Graduates, employers and mentors needed for PDP survey

    Work Psychology Group, the company commissioned by the RCVS and the BSAVA to conduct research into the Professional Development Phase (PDP) , is now calling for veterinary graduates, employers and mentors to take part in an online survey. The questionnaire...

    Zoetis launches breakthrough treatment for canine atopic dermatitis

    Zoetis has launched Cytopoint (lokivetmab), a novel once-monthly injectable treatment for the clinical signs of atopic dermatitis in dogs and the first monoclonal antibody (mAb) therapy approved in the European Union for veterinary use. Zoetis says...

    New echocardiography videos from BCF

    BCF Technology has released a free 'how-to' video series describing the techniques required to take some of the more-commonly-used echocardiographic measurements for first opinion small animal practitioners. The videos, by BCF in-house vet Ben Sullivan...

    New veterinary CPD congress to be held at World Heritage Site

    VetCPD has announced the launch of a new CPD Congress being held in the beautiful World Heritage city of Bath, famed for its Roman Baths and stunning Georgian architecture, and just up the road from VetSurgeon.org Towers. The event is being held in...

    Somerset-based RVN struck off for working under the influence of alcohol

    Nicola Buttler, a Somerset-based veterinary nurse, has been struck off by the RCVS Veterinary Nurse Disciplinary Committee for working whilst under the influence of alcohol. Ms Buttler was charged with having been under the influence of alcohol whilst...

    Hampshire-based vet escapes verdict of serious professional misconduct

    The RCVS Disciplinary Committee has ended an inquiry against Hampshire-based veterinary surgeon Jose Ignacio Messa MRCVS, after finding no case of serious professional misconduct against him. The case against Jose Ignacio Messa MRCVS related to two...

    Petplan offers discounted pet monitoring kit for veterinary staff

    Petplan has announced a special offer for veterinary staff: £40 off its £200 Smart Home Monitoring Kit for pets when bought between 3rd and 31st July 2017. The Petplan/Panasonic Monitoring Kit, which was launched last year, allows pet owners and veterinary...

    RVC gets Gold from the Teaching Excellence Framework

    The Royal Veterinary College has been given a Gold award from the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) . The Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) was introduced by the Government to build evidence about the performance of the UK’s higher education sector...
  • VetSwap joins forces with VetSurgeon Jobs

    VetSwap , the job-exchange service for veterinary surgeons and nurses, has joined forces with VetSurgeon Jobs in order to help spread the word about the benefits of temporarily swapping jobs. Vetswap was set up by Luke Ramsden and Euan McKee MsRCVS...
  • Nick Stace leaving RCVS to become Chief Exec at Prince's Trust

    The RCVS has announced that its CEO, Nick Stace, will be leaving at the end of the summer to take up a new post as UK Chief Executive at The Prince's Trust . The Prince's Trust 'creates life-changing opportunities' for those aged 11-30 and Nick has...

    BVA calls for entries to veterinary photography competition

    The British Veterinary Association has launched its second annual photography competition and is inviting members to submit entries in the run up to World Photography Day on August 19. The inaugural BVA Photography Competition received more than 400...

    300,000th pet owner joins CVS loyalty scheme

    CVS has announced that its Healthy Pet Club loyalty scheme, already the largest of its type in the UK, has reached the 300,000-member milestone. Mrs Angie Scullion (pictured right) from Okehampton joined the Healthy Pet Club in May 2017 at Okeford...

    Two new skin products for cats and dogs

    Laboratoire de Dermo-Cosmétique Animale (LDCA) has launched ATOP 7 Mousse and PYOclean Mousse, two new skin products formulated for cats and dogs. ATOP 7 Mousse and PYOclean Mousse are presented as a ‘dry shampoo’ in foam form for cats and dogs. They...

    Equine vets find novel use for portable microscope

    An equine practice in the New Forest is reporting great success using the ioLight portable microscope to diagnose intestinal parasites in horses at the stable yard. Armed with the new microscope, New Forest Equine Vets (NFEV) has started offering...

    Blinding gap in dog owners' understanding of dry eye

    In preparation for its first Veterinary Dry Eye Awareness Month, Bayer - maker of Remend Dry Eye Lubricant Drops - is highlighting what it calls a 'blinding gap' in client awareness of keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), aka dry eye. A survey carried...
  • 67% of EU vets feeling uncertain about their future in the UK

    The RCVS has published the results of a survey of EU veterinary surgeons and nurses working in the UK which shows a high degree of fear and uncertainty caused by Brexit, causing many to question whether they will stay. The survey was carried out by...
  • BVA President says stop buying pugs for their looks

    BVA President Gudrun Ravetz has been on Radio 4's Today programme, doing her bit to educate the public about the health problems suffered by brachycephalic breeds. In the piece, which starts at 1:22:54 here , Gudrun explained that what is seen as...

    New steroid-based antibiotic for canine pyoderma

    Norbrook Laboratories has announced the launch of Betafuse Gel for dogs, a steroid-based antibiotic preparation indicated for the treatment of surface pyoderma such as acute moist dermatitis ('hot spots') and intertrigo (skin fold dermatitis). Betafuse...

    339 vets removed from the Register for non-payment

    The RCVS has removed 339 veterinary surgeons from the Register for non-payment of their annual renewal fee. The final deadline for paying the fee was 31 May 2017, with the 339 who did not pay being removed on 1 June 2017, compared to 296 last year...

    Village Vet acquired by Linnaeus Group

    The Linnaeus Group has announced the acquisition of Village Vet , a first opinion group with over 20 practices in London, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire. The acquisition takes the combined number of sites in the Linnaeus Group to 57. Brendan...

    Blue Cross asks practices to donate unwanted items for sale

    The Blue Cross is asking veterinary surgeons to donate any unwanted, saleable items to help the charity raise funds to care for homeless, abandoned, sick and injured pets. All donations of unwanted clothes, books or bric-a-brac are sent for sale in...