Veterinary News Headlines

    New veterinary hypoallergenic diet for cats and dogs

    Virbac has launched Veterinary HPM Hypoallergy, an elimination diet for cats and dogs formulated as a targeted solution for adverse food reactions and nutrient intolerances with or without concurrent digestive and skin and coat disorders. The company...

    Virbac launches in-clinic biomarker diagnostic system

    Virbac has launched the Speed Reader, a laser-induced fluorescent reader that measures the concentration of biomarkers in serum and plasma. Speed Reader can test for T4, Cortisol, CPSE, Progesterone and cCRP. Virbac highlights that it is the only...

    Virbac announces enhancements to Deltanil and Neoprinil

    Virbac has announced that its parasite control ranges Deltanil and Neoprinil are now available in new packaging in a wider range of sizes, and the shelf life for Deltanil has been extended from three to five years. Deltanil, which contains deltamethrin...

    North Downs welcomes two neurologists and a soft tissue surgeon

    North Downs Specialist Referrals (NDSR) has welcomed two neurologists and a soft tissue surgeon to its team in Bletchingley, Surrey. Josep Aisa has arrived from Glasgow University, where he spent four years as a lecturer focusing on soft tissue procedures...

    New surgical procedure for canine elbow dysplasia at Herts centre

    Davies Veterinary Specialists has announced that it is now offering Canine Unicompartmental Elbow replacement (CUE), a new surgical procedure for dogs with canine elbow dysplasia. Davies says the new treatment is appropriate for dogs with severe diffuse...

    Onsior gets new chronic pain indication in cats

    Elanco has announced that Onsior 6 mg tablets have been licensed for the treatment of pain and inflammation associated with chronic musculoskeletal disorders in cats. The NSAID's new indication is in addition to its existing license for acute pain...

    Forget James Herriot, it's time for Jane Herriot

    A number of veterinary leaders have claimed in this week's Vet Record that the public perception of the profession is still rooted in romanticised James Herriot fiction rather than the commercial realities of modern day practice. The popular novels...

    Vets asked to do SPVS Salary Survey 2024

    The Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) has launched its SPVS Salary Survey 2024. The annual survey gives an overview of remuneration levels within the veterinary sector. It covers everything from basic earnings, bonuses, dividends and...

    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...

    BSAVA moves to help with anaesthetic shortage

    The British Small Animal Veterinary Association has taken a number of steps to help address the problems resulting from a shortage of isoflurane caused by mechanical problems at a manufacturing facility contracted to Zoetis , the country's biggest supplier...

    Eukanuba study reveals secret to a long life

    Eukanuba has published the results of a 10 year study to evaluate the health and longevity of continuously Eukanuba-fed dogs, in which 90% lived beyond the breed's typical lifespan. Before the start of the study, a independent panel of veterinary...
  • Veterinary medicine specialists step forward to help colleagues in general practice

    Some leading lights in the world of small animal medicine have signed up to help colleagues in general practice, by answering questions posted in the VetSurgeon.org Community. Kate Murphy and Mellora Sharman from VetCT , Mayank Seth and Rachel Miller...

    Manchester vet reprimanded for inadequate care and advice

    The RCVS Disciplinary Committee has reprimanded and given a warning to Dr John Gunn MRCVS, a Manchester-based veterinary surgeon for providing an inadequate level of care and advice regarding a Jack Russell terrier. The Disciplinary Committee, chaired...

    Study reveals most common skin masses in young dogs

    A study published in the latest issue of the Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP) has found that the most common skin masses in dogs aged between 0 and 12 months are histiocytoma, papilloma, dermoid cyst, follicular cyst and mast cell tumours (MCTs...
  • Glamour model's plight highlights problems with brachycephalic breeds

    The problems associated with brachycephalic breeds have been highlighted again after glamour model Jodie Marsh posted a video on Facebook yesterday showing her giving CPR to her bulldog Louie after he collapsed. The video has already been viewed a...
  • 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...

    Fitzpatrick Oncology and Soft Tissue bought out by management team

    The clinical team leading Fitzpatrick Referrals Oncology and Soft Tissue has completed a management buyout of the Guildford-based animal hospital. The buy-out was led by Professor Nick Bacon, Clinical Director, Dr Laurent Findji, Senior Clinician,...

    Injectable omeprazole for horses declared free of testosterone

    Bova UK has announced that its injectable omeprazole product has now been declared free of testosterone, following reports of contamination earlier in the year . A test by the Australian Racing Forensic Laboratory (ARFL) of samples from a newly prepared...

    New selenium injection for cattle

    Bimeda has announced the UK launch of Selenate LA, for selenium deficiency in calves and adult cattle. Bimeda's Head of Technical Services, Padraig Hyland MVB said: "The slow release product provides raised selenium levels for a full 12 month period...
  • Homeopathic vet convicted of cruelty

    Dorset-based homeopathic practitioner Philippa Rodale, who requested that her name be removed from the RCVS Register in July , has been convicted of cruelty at Weymouth Magistrates Court. The case related to Mrs Rodale's treatment of a female foxhound...
  • Veterinary surgeons denounce homeopathy

    In the week that Prince Charles has become embroiled in another row about the use of homeopathy in the NHS, British veterinary surgeons have denounced its use for the treatment of pets and other animals. In a survey of veterinary surgeons carried...
  • Kent vet practice becomes the largest employee-owned in the world

    Pennard Vets has announced that it has become an employee ownership trust (EOT), making it the largest practice in the world to become employee-owned. The new structure means that all 99 members of Pennard Vets' team, who work across six sites in Kent...

    J.A.K offers new alternative to Elizabethan collars

    J.A.K Marketing has announced the arrival of the MPS Head Cover , a new alternative to the Elizabethan collar which certainly looks more comfortable and appears to offer patients greater freedom of movement. The machine-washable wound/bandage protector...

    Jurox launches cost-effective buprenorphine for dogs, cats and horses

    Jurox (UK) Limited has launched Buprelieve (buprenorphine), licensed for use in dogs, cats and horses. Buprelieve is a 0.3mg/ml buprenorphine solution for injection, licensed for post-operative analgesia and to potentiate the sedative effects of other...
  • VetSurgeon members launch low cost CPD company

    VetSurgeon members, husband and wife Cat Henstridge and Dave Hough MsRCVS have set up vCPD, a low cost CPD company based in the West Midlands. Cat said: "Many of you will have noticed how CPD has become extremely expensive with some of the larger...