Veterinary

RVC scoops ‘outstanding’ awards for RCVS Practice Standards Scheme

The Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) three veterinary hospitals, as well as its ambulatory Equine Practice, have all been judged as…

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‘Anti-vaxx’ sentiment creeping into pet care, warn vets

Vets are concerned that scepticism about vaccination is creeping over from human health into pet care as new statistics show…

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Cat undergoes ‘gender reassignment’ to save life

A cat with a bladder problem has made a recovery after undergoing “gender reassignment” surgery. The six-year-old cat named Piglet,…

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RVC identifies links between osteoarthritis in dogs and humans

An international team of researchers, led by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), have for the first time identified key similarities…

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Scarsdale Vets appoints its 100th vet

Scarsdale Vets is celebrating the appointment of senior veterinary surgeon Caroline Ward, who is the independent group’s 100th vet. This…

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Experts issue advice on questions to ask puppy breeders

The British Veterinary Association (BVA), Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) and RSPCA have partnered this National Pet Month (1 April –…

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Davies offers new surgical procedure for canine elbow dysplasia

Davies Veterinary Specialists (Davies) has invested in new surgical equipment to treat severe canine elbow dysplasia. The procedure, Canine Unicompartmental…

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Rise in owners trusting internet advice over vets

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is reminding pet owners not to replace a trip to the vets with non-clinical information…

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Vet takes on 22nd marathon

A vet from Leicester is getting ready to run the Manchester marathon in order to raise money for two charities,…

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Vet group launches antibiotic reduction initiative

A vet group has launched a new initiative aimed at reducing the use of antibiotics at its small animal practices.…

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