May 2022

Tangerine Group, parent company of the nutraceutical firm, has pledged to give a weekly energy subsidy of up to ÂŁ40 to its hardest-hit employees.

6 mins

A 5ml bottle size version of Chanelle’s Insistor 10mg/ml solution for injection in cats and dogs has been launched to expand the range, and sit alongside the existing 10ml bottle.

2 mins

Internal medicine team at Paragon Veterinary Referrals in Wakefield perform procedure on young cat beset by a rare condition that caused unusual breathing noises and wheezing.

4 mins

Three models – all of which came from a meeting of key stakeholders – have been suggested, with viable proposals to be presented later this month.

6 mins

Group makes commitment to pay a minimum of 3% more than the National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage across the business.

4 mins

Canine Arthritis Management was launched as a Facebook group in 2016 and now boasts a 17–strong team, featuring vets, canine behaviourists and pain management specialists. 

5 mins

British Society of Veterinary Pathology has revealed details of its hybrid in-person and virtual conference taking place on 10 June at the Moredun Research Institute, Edinburgh.

2 mins

Project WORMS is a collaboration between VetPartners’ equine clinical board, CVS Group, IVC Evidensia and BEVA, and aims to solve growing resistance to equine worming products.

8 mins

The Veterinary Poisons Information Service – a membership-only service for vet practices – has seen the number of calls it receives double in five years.

5 mins

Government signals its intention for the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill, which will bring in new welfare standards and powers to tackle puppy smuggling, to become law in coming 12 months.

6 mins

Purina’s symposium on advances in feline renal care features Dottie Laflamme and Sarah Caney, and covers five hours of CPD.

3 mins

VetCT has announced the results of its Google Glass trial with the Kent practice, which has shown the potential for the hands-free videography device to be used for real-time feedback and advice.

6 mins

As cost of living spirals, Cats Protection says it has seen a 25% increase in the number of kittens being handed over to their adoption centres.

6 mins

Fund-raisers from Vetlife, the BVA, The Veterinary Defence Society and Summit Veterinary Pharmaceuticals climb The O2 Arena to raise more than ÂŁ8,500 for support charity.

6 mins

Funded by UK veterinary employers and The University of Edinburgh Business School, a core objective of the study is to look at how limiting access to means could cut the high rate.

13 mins

The free two-part series aims to break down barriers around financial conversations and help vet nurses take action, with the help of experts who understand the profession. 

8 mins

Two companies aim to work together to take forward sustainable practices and improve how they can be implemented across the veterinary sector.

5 mins

Adaptil and Feliway from Ceva have launched the booklet, titled “Long-term help for pet firework fears”, to give owners advice.

4 mins

Nutrition firm working with veterinary technology company, alongside third investor, aims to allow development of artificial intelligence-powered tech solutions for veterinary practices.

8 mins

Roundhouse Veterinary Hospital, part of the Pets’n’Vets group, has been recognised as a gold level cat-friendly clinic by the International Society of Feline Medicine.

4 mins