Veterinary News Headlines

    New treatment for canine otitis externa coming in the new year

    Bayer Animal Health has announced that it has been given marketing authorisation in Europe for Neptra (florfenicol, terbinafine hydrochloride, mometasone furoate), a new treatment for canine otitis externa which requires just one dose, administered by...

    Zoetis acquires Jurox Animal Health

    Zoetis has acquired Jurox, a privately held Australian animal health company which develops, manufactures and markets a range of veterinary medicines for treating livestock and companion animals. The acquisition of Jurox brings Zoetis a valuable animal...
  • Vets needed for research into moral injury

    Volunteers are needed for a research project looking at the impact of moral injury on veterinary professionals, being carried out at King’s College London and funded by the RCVS Mind Matters Initiative. Morally injurious events are defined as experiences...

    Vetoquinol launches new renal health product - Rubenal®

    Vetoquinol has announced the launch of Rubenal®, a new product for use in renal health management for dogs and cats. Normal kidney function is dependent upon normal nephron and interstitial tissue structure. When the balance of renal health is tipped...
  • Hill's enhances the range of products for FLUTD

    Hill's Pet Nutrition has enhanced its portfolio of prescription diets for the management of FLUTD with the launch of Feline c/d Multicare Reduced Calorie and a 'taste upgrade' for Feline c/d Multicare. Prescription Diet Feline c/d Multicare Reduced...

    Scarborough-based vet struck off for assaulting ex-partner

    Matthew John Makepeace has been struck off by the RCVS Disciplinary Committee after a conviction for assaulting his ex-partner. Mr Makepeace faced five charges. The first charge was that in 2022 Mr Makepeace was convicted at Scarborough Magistrates...

    Sue Paterson takes over as BSAVA President

    Susan Paterson, RCVS and European Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology, has taken over from Philip Lhermette as President of the BSAVA for 2019/2020. Sue qualified from Cambridge in 1984 and then spent time in mixed practice in Devon before taking...

    New study shows radiographs after medial patella luxation are of limited benefit

    A new study published in Veterinary Surgery has concluded that routine radiographs at follow up did not influence postoperative management of most dogs after MPL surgery in the absence of abnormalities on clinical history or orthopaedic examination....

    AHN International acquires Centaur Services veterinary wholesale business

    Centaur Services' veterinary wholesale business has been acquired by AHN International. Centaur was founded in 1964 by a group of veterinary surgeons who wanted to increase their buying power and the range of products available to them. Over the...

    New dental indication for Previcox

    Merial has announced that its canine NSAID, Previcox, is now now uniquely licensed for the relief of pain and inflammation associated with dental surgery in dogs. According to the company, an estimated 70% of dogs over 2 years of age may have some...

    Dechra launches first vet-licensed tetracosactide injectable

    Dechra Veterinary Products has launched Cosacthen, the first veterinary licensed tetracosactide injectable to test adrenal function in dogs. Cosacthen contains 0.25 mg/ml of tetracosactide which had only previously been available as human-registered...
  • New food flavour sprays to help reluctant eaters

    A new range of food flavour sprays for dogs and cats, which could it a lot easier for vets, nurses and owners to feed reluctant eaters and administer oral medications, has been launched by M H Foods Ltd. The sprays, which will retail through veterinary...

    New diet for dogs with food and environmental allergies

    Hill’s Pet Nutrition has launched Prescription Diet Derm Complete food, described as the world’s first and only nutritional solution that is clinically proven to tackle both food and environmental sensitivities in dogs. Hill's says the new diet, which...
  • Experts warn against heavy handed approach to hyperthyroidism

    Veterinary surgeons are being advised against taking a heavy handed approach to hyperthyroidism by key opinion leaders, including Professor Danielle Gunn-Moore, a Specialist in Feline Medicine at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies in Edinburgh...

    MSD responds to rising reports of leishmaniasis in dogs

    MSD Animal Health has announced that it is putting additional resources behind LetiFend , its vaccination against disease caused by exposure to Leishmania infantum parasites, including a new veterinary practice leaflet and detailer. MSD's push is...

    IsoFlo/Isothesia product recall

    The Veterinary Medicines Directorate has issued a Class II recall of IsoFlo 100% and Isothesia 1000 mg/g with an expiry date of before 31st May 2021. The affected batches are: IsoFlo 250 ml 58006XN, 60003XN, 59005XN, 60006XN, 61001XN, 60016XN, 60017XN...

    New small animal disease monitoring

    Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health is to launch CICADA-Live, the second phase of its national initiative to monitor the awareness and regional prevalence of important diseases in cats, dogs and rabbits. First launched in 2007 as a quarterly survey...

    Two Hampshire vets cleared of serious professional misconduct

    Geoffrey William Irvine MRCVS and Igor Vasilev MRCVS have been found not guilty of serious professional misconduct by the RCVS Disciplinary Committee after a hearing into the case of a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, called Rupert, which died following...
  • 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...
  • BSAVA launches triage tool for use during coronavirus pandemic

    The BSAVA has produced a triage tool designed to help staff in small animal practice identify and process emergency canine and feline cases during the coronavirus pandemic. The tool is available to all practices, free of charge. The downloadable...

    William Garton named Young Farm Vet of the Year

    Poultry vet William Garton has been named as the Young Farm Vet of the Year in the National Egg & Poultry Awards organised by the magazine Poultry Business. The award, which is sponsored by Zoetis, was given online this year at an event hosted by sports...

    New flea and tick treatment for cats is spot on

    MSD Animal Health has announced the launch of Bravecto (fluralaner) Spot-On Solution for cats, a spot-on treatment for fleas and ticks effective for 12 weeks following a single dose. Amanda Melvin, Senior Product Manager, said: "We’re very excited...

    Zoetis gets EU marketing authorisation for new vaccine against PCV2 and M. hyopneumoniae in pigs

    Zoetis has announced that the European Commission has granted the company marketing authorization for CircoMax Myco for the active immunisation of pigs against porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) and Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae . The company says that CircoMax...

    Shockwave in Solihull as referral centre launches new treatment for canine musculoskeletal injuries and OA

    Solihull-based Willows Veterinary Centre is now offering shockwave therapy, a novel treatment for dogs suffering from musculoskeletal injuries and osteoarthritis. Shockwave therapy, or Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) to give it its full nomenclature...

    Ceva launches fireworks waiting room display competition

    Ceva Animal Health, manufacturer of Adaptil and Feliway, has launched its annual fireworks waiting room display competition. The aim of the competition is to highlight top tips for pet owners and the benefits of building a den to help calm and reassure...