March 2024

An RCVS disciplinary panel said Jemma Louise Francis had ā€œput the cart before the horseā€ by taking medicines before obtaining a prescription, but had not acted with dishonest intent.

6 mins

The countryā€™s executive has argued it needs to act now, but its plans have been criticised by a leading welfare group.

8 mins

Nova had been suffering constant infections due to congenital aural atresia, but surgery to remove external ear canal and open up middle ear solved her issues.

5 mins

Professionals and students are encouraged to take part in exercise, which is now underway as part of an RCVS review of the standards it requires for study programmes.

9 mins

Super early bird tickets are now on sale for the four-day event this September in Liverpool.

3 mins

The move by the Cat-Kind group follows a surge in the numbers of cats requiring rescue accommodation and fears that the problem will only worsen in the months ahead.

9 mins

Survey by Blue Cross, which is marking 30 years of its Pet Loss Support service, found 81% of people felt they could not request time off following the death of their animal.

8 mins

Ahead of Crufts, the association is urging prospective puppy owners to walk away if sellers cannot answer key questions.

5 mins

Officials say agencies are monitoring disease risks linked to the feeding approach after an open letter called for animal and human health agencies to join forces against the diets.

4 mins

February 2024

Members of the three main UK parties were challenged to support changes to veterinary and dangerous dog laws during the BVAā€™s London dinner in Westminster.

5 mins

A team from The University of Edinburgh has developed a liquid biopsy blood test for monitoring the progression of the disease in dogs.

7 mins

More than 2,500 copies of a childrenā€™s book about a vetā€™s work are being distributed to Scottish schools in the hope of inspiring youngsters to seek careers in the sector.

5 mins

Charity officials say they fear the need for more centre capacity will keep rising over the coming months.

5 mins

Sharon Verner set out a theme of ā€œthriving togetherā€ as she stepped into the presidential role.

6 mins

Eastcott Veterinary Referrals claims the new machine will offer higher quality imagery while requiring much less cooling than standard devices.

3 mins

A review paper has urged professionals to work with vets in understanding and working with people living rough and their animals.

5 mins

Ministers say they will double investment in alternative methods and publish a new proposal for further reductions later this year.

5 mins

Minette Batters defends role of badger culling as part of bTB eradication strategy before urging politicians to work with them in tackling the problem.

4 mins

Flexee provides access to a range of adaptable working tools, including a CPD course, free one-to-one consultation and flexible variable scenario planner.

4 mins

The charity is encouraging all companion animal and equine practices to have at least one member of staff to reach its gold standard to help make a positive difference on the issue.

3 mins