Battersea Dogs and Cats Home staff warn "this craze is becoming increasingly popular with pet owners" after removing covers from the claws of a cat that had arrived at the centre.
After the viral origin of the disease was clarified last year, scientists at Vetmeduni in Vienna, Austria, have now discovered a further pestivirus at a piglet-producing farm in Austria.
Advice comes after TV presenter and model Jodie Marsh posted a video to Facebook of her giving CPR to her bulldog Louie, who collapses "every couple of months".
Poultry Health Services, Retford Poultry Partnership and the poultry and game bird services of Minster Vets officially join forces, creating a major poultry veterinary and support service.
Mark Peterson â well known for his clinical work, research and teaching in veterinary endocrinology â has been recognised at the World Feline Veterinary Congress.
Improved method of DNA sequencing a âhuge step forward for combating strangles in horsesâ and could be used by scientists to protect other animals, as well as humans.
Kit Sturgess has been made treasurer for the RCVS at the college's annual RCVS day being held in London, after being appointed by council at its June meeting.
Nationwide programme encourages farmers to work more closely with vets on herd health planning to prevent disease in their animals and increase vaccination rates.
âWhile we know disease surveillance is a priority for the profession, we would like to understand what drives veterinary professionals to engage with the scanning surveillance system..."
Peers, MPs and vets gathered at the House of Commons on 27 June to discuss animal health, welfare, public health and veterinary workforce issues at a BVA and RCVS briefing.
Panellists will argue for and against the benefits of corporatisation to the veterinary profession, as well as clients, in a "Moral Maze" style debate.
