May 2017

Veterinary professionals are being urged to swap their stethoscopes for spoons throughout June and take part in a charity fund-raising bake sale.

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The entire staff contingent from the Catterick Garrison branch of Vets4Pets are to tackle the Yorkshire Three Peaks to raise money for Nowzad, a charity that bring dogs back to the UK that have been befriended by Afghanistan-based soldiers.

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A family event hosted by the University of Surrey to celebrate its 50th birthday lived up to its title – the Festival of Wonder.

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Veterinary professionals and academics from across the globe are heading to the college today for the 30th General Assembly of the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education.

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Crawley commuters in West Sussex would have been in for a big surprise had they looked into their fellow train passenger’s gift bag, as it contained a baby pigeon.

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Meet Omar, believed to be the world’s longest domestic cat at 120cm (3ft 11in). The three-year old Maine Coon from Australia weighs 14kg.

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A nationwide appeal to find a rare "lefty" snail called Jeremy a mate has backfired after two potential mates "fell" for each other.

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Questions have been raised over research into the mineral content of pet foods undertaken by The University of Nottingham (UoN) and broadcast on BBC television programme Trust Me I’m a Vet.

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Two leading courses in animal welfare education at The University of Edinburgh’s Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies have received awards for their innovative approaches.

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The team behind vettimes.co.uk, Veterinary Times, VN Times, VBJ and Vet Times Jobs came together last Friday (12 May) to raise funds and awareness for mental health charity Heads Together.

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Healthy breeding is announced as one of the central themes of the scientific programme of the 2017 WSAVA World Congress, taking place in Copenhagen on September 25-28.

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Staff at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home are more used to dealing with dogs and cats, so they were a little taken aback when a bunny bounded through the charity's doors.

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The Japanese Veterinary Medical Association has begun a training programme aimed at Asian vets.

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Veterinary surgeon Jenny White has competed in her first eventing competition in more than 40 years after being inspired by a teenage rider’s fight against cancer.

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Almost two-thirds of owners without insurance for their pet believe having a policy is too expensive, a YouGov survey has shown.

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Davies Veterinary Specialists will be running a series of special projects over the next 12 months to raise funds for Medical Detection Dogs.

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Pets in County Durham can get pampered for free this month as a Consett veterinary practice is offering complimentary nail clipping and dental checks to help raise awareness of mental health in the profession.

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A new series of webinars aims to help veterinary professionals feel less tired and anxious about the effect sleep problems may have on their lives.

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Session at the Animal Welfare Foundation Discussion Forum in London on 5 June will look at whether social media and packed diaries are compatible with responsible pet ownership.

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Some people will go to any lengths (or heights) for a good cause and fearless staff from Ivybank Vets in Ayrshire are no exception, abseiling from the Falkirk Wheel to raise funds for the Scottish SPCA.

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