June 2018

Hydrotherapy pool and heated water treadmill are among star attractions unveiled at Worcestershire clinic’s new facility to help sick and recovering pets.

3 mins

The course will detail how to get the most out of initial diagnostic tests, as well as help decide what more advanced diagnostics may be appropriate.

4 mins

The 2018 PDSA Animal Wellbeing PAW report reveals “quite shocking” number of owners did not undertake research before taking on a pet.

6 mins

A list of those who have not paid has now been published and practices are encouraged to check it to ensure none of their employees are named.

3 mins

A young labradoodle diagnosed with unstable vertebrae and hip dysplasia has gone from depressed dog to happy hound thanks to acupuncture.

5 mins

Qualified vet Simon Wood was found in possession of indecent images of children after downloading a number of videos and images.

10 mins

Stuart Reid “delighted and humbled” to receive honour bestowed for his contributions to the veterinary profession and higher education.

4 mins

DC finds “systematic, prolonged and illegal conduct relating to the supply of animal remedies, which posed a significant risk to human and animal health”.

5 mins

Young vets from across the world can get support, mentorshop and non-clinical training by joining the expanded VetX Graduate Community.

4 mins

Association of British Insurers data reveals insurers paid out a total of £775 million in claims in 2017 – the highest figure on record.

6 mins

Created by researchers from The Pirbright Institute, University of Bristol, Cardiff University and University of Oxford, tools have allowed scientists to understand “vital” area of pig immune system.

6 mins

Mars Petcare has signed a definitive agreement to buy the Linnaeus Group from private equity firm Sovereign Capital.

4 mins

Ben Gamsa to take on gruelling triathlon this weekend (10 June) to raise money needed to buy assistance dog for boy with severe form of autism.

5 mins

The novel approach irreversibly stuns animals by gradually reducing the atmospheric pressure and, consequently, the amount of oxygen available.

6 mins

With coming face to face with a dinosaur in practice unlikely, Jonathan Cranston had some swotting up to do after being given the veterinary advisor job on Hollywood blockbuster Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.

6 mins

Bird rescued by roadside now in recovery after having fractured right leg fixed at Chantry Vets in Alvethorpe, West Yorkshire.

6 mins

Provider announces the speaker line-up for the second VetCPD Congress, which returns to the historic Bath Assembly Rooms on 20 and 21 September.

5 mins

Association’s free online CPD resource has more than 300 subjects available following addition of dentistry, exotics and surgery.

4 mins

Delegates at this year’s event are invited to book a place at a supplementary “pre-congress” day (15 June), featuring a wide range of communication workshops.

4 mins

German international reproduction expert sourced by UK zoo confirms ageing female rhino still has chance of having another calf.

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