December 2017

The 2018 Welcome to My World tour will see Noel Fitzpatrick visit major arenas and theatres across the UK and Ireland to shed light on his life in practice.

4 mins

Round table debate among experts cast a spotlight on degenerative joint disease problems, including owner understanding and impact of when treatment takes place.

6 mins

“We plan to introduce a straightforward licensing system that will deal effectively with cases where animal welfare is not being sufficiently protected, while not being overly burdensome for those already doing a good job” – Roseanna Cunningham, cabinet secretary.

4 mins

Resources from BEVA provide key information to help support employers and highlight best practice.

6 mins

“This won't be an easy thing – I love my hair and haven't had it short in more than 30 years. It'll be tough, but not as tough as having cancer and losing it to chemotherapy,” said vet Lisa Roan.

4 mins

A paper by MSD Animal Health aims to lift low vaccination rates and calls for support in looking beyond antibiotics to protect animal health and welfare.

7 mins

Online breeder kept dogs in “inhumane” conditions, telling buyers he would deliver puppies to them so he could do a “home check” to make them believe he was caring and responsible – RSPCA.

4 mins

Research by The University of Nottingham’s Centre for Evidence-based Veterinary Medicine reveals some GP vets feel their work is not as highly valued as that of specialist vets.

7 mins

Vets, VNs and clients hit the floor for a Blitz-themed evening of dance and nostalgia to raise more than £750 for charity.

4 mins

RVN Carla Finzel felt compelled to create the role of “veterinary district nurse” after recognising owners need support following a pet’s diagnosis or surgery.

7 mins

“I would encourage anyone who shares an interest in the future of our profession... to stand for election” – RCVS president Stephen May.

4 mins

US and European board-certified in surgery, Janet Kovak McClaran has now taken up a new role with a respected international veterinary surgical journal.

4 mins

A custom computer-generated mask is helping the healing process for a Staffordshire bull terrier puppy that suffered severe bite injuries.

7 mins

“Solving the problem will mean tackling the use and disposal of antibiotic pharmaceuticals, as well as the release of antimicrobial drugs, relevant contaminants and resistant bacteria.”

3 mins

Trainee vets are marking the season of goodwill this Christmas by distributing essential items to homeless people and their dogs throughout Edinburgh.

4 mins

“The aim with introducing new partners to the fold is to ensure this high level of care remains at the fore of everything the Willows team does” – Mark Proctor, senior partner.

3 mins

A new clinic in the centre of Bracknell will not only be taking care of the area’s companion animals, but a colony of native bats it has fostered, too.

5 mins

Glasgow-trained vet from a Scottish farming family Christine Middlemiss has been announced as successor to the UK’s outgoing CVO Nigel Gibbens.

4 mins

Scientists have found a way to accurately count neurons associated with complex behaviour in the brains of each species, with findings revealing dogs have more than twice as many as cats.

3 mins

Talk will focus on changes that affect all businesses, including the veterinary profession, and failure to comply could result in heavy financial penalties. 

5 mins