May 2018

A primary concern is the spread of companion animal vector-borne diseases to non-endemic countries through increased pet travel and climate change.

6 mins

Pet owner Liam Smith has started a petition to make cat microchipping compulsory and believes vet support will help give it more “substance and credibility”.

6 mins

Nova Laboratories will highlight dangers associated with splitting or crushing drug to delegates at annual event taking place in Loseley Park, Surrey.

5 mins

Triage telephone service boasts success, reporting three out of four pets did not require vet visits after owners contacted it.

5 mins

Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation receives support from pharmaceutical company in veterinary project by delivering “much-needed” medication to primate population.

7 mins

Easing restrictions could increase movement of skilled veterinary professionals between Canada, New Zealand, Australia and the UK, and aid reported shortage across the sector.

7 mins

The Princess Royal attends veterinary school to reveal horse statue, as part of opening ceremony for newly expanded equine hospital.

6 mins

It is intended the pioneering echo-based Danish scheme to test for mitral valve disease and only breed from healthy cavalier King Charles spaniels be adapted for UK dogs.

8 mins

Seminar designed to keep veterinary staff safe when Government’s new General Data Protection Regulation comes into force this month.

3 mins

Findings in older horses suggest energy sources used in diets and effects on hormone’s dynamics must always be carefully considered.

6 mins

Four-year-old crossbreed Blue diagnosed with heartworm just before owner Pamela has heart attack and undergoes open heart surgery.

5 mins

Virbac sponsoring 2018 series of 20 walks being held across the UK to raise thousands of pounds for charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.

5 mins

April 2018

Horse vets to focus on the “many benefits and pleasures of their job” when Britain’s best-loved equine congress meets in Birmingham.

3 mins

Blackpool Zoo camel Tibet follows in royal footsteps by giving birth on same day as Duchess of Cambridge – and having offspring named after newest addition to royal family.

4 mins

A report by insurance company More Than finds pet owners’ lack of understanding means intended kindness is resulting in poor choices for their animals’ well-being.

8 mins

Veterinary professionals from across the UK, who completed the hottest London Marathon on record, raise thousands of pounds for a wide range of charities.

7 mins

One of Willows Veterinary Group’s founders, 80-year-old Derek Carter, puts pen to paper in part to provide grandsons with a record of his life and career.

7 mins

“This is a most welcome contribution, which will help Vetlife to maintain and improve its services in the face of ever-increasing demand,” says Vetlife treasurer Graham Dick.

4 mins

Noel Fitzpatrick will be in discussion with Jonathan Ross, who will offer an “illuminating new perspective” on a wide range of professional and personal issues.

4 mins

“This book provides rapid access to answers for these commonly asked questions and supports high quality evidence-based advice rather than opinion” - Dan ONeill.

5 mins