Regulation

Over 300 vets removed from RCVS register for not paying fees

The RCVS has removed 346 veterinary surgeons from its register, after they failed to pay their annual fees. The RCVS…

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PIF launches new reptile and small mammal qualification

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced it has launched a new qualification for looking after small mammals and reptiles.…

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Butternut Box scolded over ‘home-cooked meals’ claim

Pet food subscription service, Butternut Box has been reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), over an advert which claimed…

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VMD lays out preparations for medicinal supply in no-deal Brexit

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has set out detail on the preparations underway to ensure a continued supply of veterinary…

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Entrepreneur launches platform to ‘stamp out’ puppy farms

Australian entrepreneur Jaryd Koenisgmann, 25, has launched myNewPet, a world-first, end-to-end pet classified platform with the mission to counter puppy…

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Welsh pet shops could be banned from selling kittens and puppies

Welsh ministers are to put plans into consultation over a ban for the sale of puppies and kittens in the…

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Home dog boarders ‘fear new rules will force them out of business’

An animal trades insurance specialist has said dog daycare and home boarding businesses across England are worried for their livelihoods…

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Dog food brands missing ‘key nutritional information’ on labels

Research into 20 leading dog food brands and examining nutritional values has found many fail to list salt and carbohydrate…

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Vetpol to launch as trainer and regulator of SQPs

Forum site Vetpol will be launching as a new regulator of SQPs (suitably qualified persons) in 2019 and has already…

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French Bulldog and Pug puppies most illegally imported breeds

French Bulldogs and Pugs top the list of dog breeds vets most commonly suspected of being imported illegally into the…

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