Vet Times

May 2022

Dexter the English springer spaniel has made a full recovery after an investigation using CT and ultrasound revealed inhaled grass seeds had migrated through his lungs to the sublumbar muscles. 

5 mins

Cell analysis may reveal biological pathways and indicators underlying airway inflammation in racehorses.

6 mins

Initiative aims to help train veterinary managers and leaders on mental health issues in the workplace.

4 mins

Two free Mindful May webinars from practice management software company ezyVet, the first of which is tomorrow (19 May), aim to empower veterinary practitioners worldwide to improve their welfare.

6 mins

All-access film of teams from Vets4Pets’ Leeds Birstall and Handforth practices aims to showcase and celebrate the vets, VNs and support teams that care for UK pets.

9 mins

After successful treatment for pancreatitis and vasculitis at the Royal (Dick) small animal hospital, diabetic cat, Shadow, was fitted with a Bluetooth glucose monitor so she could recover at home.   

6 mins

Covering three half days in July, the online conference is hosted by The British Academy and funded by the Wellcome Trust.

2 mins

A 5ml bottle size version of Chanelle’s Insistor 10mg/ml solution for injection in cats and dogs has been launched to expand the range, and sit alongside the existing 10ml bottle.

2 mins

The association has announced today (12 May) that it is now accepting entries for the 2022 awards, which are open to all veterinary surgeons in the first eight years of their careers. 

5 mins

British Society of Veterinary Pathology has revealed details of its hybrid in-person and virtual conference taking place on 10 June at the Moredun Research Institute, Edinburgh.

2 mins

The Veterinary Poisons Information Service – a membership-only service for vet practices – has seen the number of calls it receives double in five years.

5 mins

College confirms Christine Thuranira-McKeever has taken on the role, which it says is vital to further strengthening its commitment to promoting and enhancing an inclusive environment.

5 mins

Adaptil and Feliway from Ceva have launched the booklet, titled “Long-term help for pet firework fears”, to give owners advice.

4 mins

The survey, part of a study funded by the RCVS Mind Matters Initiative Sarah Brown Mental Health Research Grant, is open to all, regardless of formal diagnosis or self-diagnosis, and co-morbidities.

2 mins

A total of 14 winners in 7 categories have been announced ahead of the awards ceremony on 8 July. 

10 mins

April 2022

The 10-year-old small female cross-breed was rushed to Davies as an emergency when her local vet spotted general stiffness a couple of days after CiCi had cut her paw.

6 mins

The Micro-Fresh scrub top and trouser range has been designed with the antimicrobial technology to stay fresher for longer.

4 mins

Broad-spectrum Milprazon has been formulated in a palatable format to make it easier for year-round worming of dogs and cats.

5 mins

Officers from Police Scotland’s Lanarkshire division have arrested and charged two men, aged 41 and 49, and two women, both 37, for total of 19 offences under the Animal Health and Welfare Act.

3 mins

Vets4Pets has announced that Gudrun Ravetz will step into the newly created role, which has been developed to provide support for staff across all its practices.

6 mins

Animalcare has unveiled its Plaqtiv+ Oral Care Range, which, in a European first, includes its water additive after gaining approval from the Veterinary Oral Health Council.

5 mins

Tim Richardson is confirmed as new Linnaeus COO following his successful leadership of several primary care and referral practices.

4 mins

The 1,000th registrant to the NOAH Animal Medicines Best Practice training scheme has been reported.

2 mins

The new checklist-based tool from MSD Animal Health is designed to help users develop an action plan to help shepherds address key areas of flock health and productivity.

6 mins

Virbac is hosting the event, which features Gerry Polton and will take place at 8pm on 17 May. 

3 mins

Staff from across the VetPartners group of practices raised the cash via a series of fund-raising initiatives, including cake sales, raffles and donations in exchange for free vet services.

5 mins

Fabian Rivers, who is on The Pets Factor on the BBC children’s channel, has appeared in a Cats Protection documentary raising awareness about online mis-selling of kittens.

6 mins

Grant applications can be either clinical or non-clinical and criteria include further education scholarships, advancement of research, educational schemes, and the advancement of learning and knowledge.

4 mins

Insurance provider to offer cover of up to £4,000 for pets brought to UK by those fleeing war.

4 mins

Vetoquinol has announced its “new breakthrough in feline parasite protection” – first spot-on for cats with three months’ protection against fleas and ticks plus others – has launched to the vet channel.

3 mins