Veterinary

PDSA saves dog following near-death experience

Staffordshire bull terrier, Shadow, came close to death after a collision with a cyclist left him with internal injuries. After collapsing…

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Vets see 560% rise in Lyme Disease

Veterinary professionals have reported a 560 percent rise in cases relating to Lyme Disease among UK pets in the last…

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Vets warn of Easter danger to dogs

Almost half of vets (45 percent) treated at least one case of chocolate poisoning last Easter, say figures released by the British…

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Tick-borne disease deadly to UK dogs

A dog in Essex has died and three others are seriously unwell following an outbreak of babesiosis. The disease is caused by…

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Veterinary practices receive cheques for £4,000

Independent Vetcare Ltd has given five of its practices cheques for £4,000 each. The company has been running a practice competition…

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BVA and BSAVA call for ban on electric pulse collars

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) have demanded a complete ban on electric…

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BVA helps vets speak up for animal welfare

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has launched a landmark animal welfare strategy. In an announcement made at its annual London…

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PDSA offers free workshops for veterinary professionals

Vet charity, PDSA, is offering free workshops to help veterinary professionals deliver new welfare checks known as ‘PetWise MOTs’. The…

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Obesity is vets’ number one concern

Human-animal interaction expert, Dr John Bradshaw, is heading discussions exploring the bond between humans and animals at the British Veterinary…

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Dog survives after sausage binge

  A dog had life-saving surgery after a sausage binge that caused a potentially fatal stomach condition. The seven year…

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