Industry News

Oct- 2016 -

28 October

Breakthrough drug could delay a leading cause of death in dogs

A breakthrough drug may be the answer to managing the most common form of canine heart disease, potentially extending the lives…

27 October

Under 20% of autistic adults are employed full time

Just 16 percent of autistic adults are in full time work, according to The National Autistic Society. New research reveals…

27 October

Top ten reasons black cats are great!

Dark furred felines and black and white cats are often last to be adopted in rescue centres. The average number…

26 October

Concern raised over teacup puppies

Concerns have been raised about ‘teacup’ dogs and the way they are bred. Animal experts are calling on potential owners…

26 October

Charity called about neglect every four minutes during winter

A charity receives more more calls about neglect to animals than any other issues during the winter months*, receiving on average…

26 October

New fellows for Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will celebrate success within the industry by honouring four Canine Health Schemes (CHS) scrutineers with fellowships. The…

26 October

House and Jackson gains Veterinary Hospital Status

The equine and small animal practices at House and Jackson in Essex have been awarded prestigious Hospital Status by the Royal College…

26 October

Black cats take 22 percent longer to find owners, says charity

Gingers and tabbies are seen as more fun than black cats, reveals a new survey from Cats Protection. The survey…

26 October

Almost all companion animal vets asked to euthanise healthy pets

98 percent of vets have been asked to euthanise a healthy pet, say figures released by the British Veterinary Association (BVA). The information came from…

26 October