Posts by "The Improve Team"

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20 years of NASAN benchmarks help practices review neutering outcomes

Small animal practices now have a 20-year national comparison point for reviewing post-operative out...

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Anaesthesia-free dentistry shows no benefit for canine periodontal disease, JAVMA study suggests

A small prospective study in dogs has found no demonstrable medical benefit from anaesthesia-free de...

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Guinea Pig Welfare Forum returns for third year

The UK’s only event dedicated to guinea pig welfare will return this September, bringing together ve...

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Welfare concerns for brachycephalic cats after study finds increased rates of dystocia

A new UK study analysing more than 1,100 cases of feline dystocia has highlighted some serious healt...

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98.2% of vets say owner factors change how they approach chronic GI cases

A new survey of veterinary professionals has highlighted the growing role of contextualised care in ...

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The BSAVA welcomes Susan Little as President for 2026-27

The BSAVA has announced that Dr Susan Little has taken on the role of President, following the Assoc...

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Supreme feeding guide app removes the guesswork from small pet nutrition

To coincide with this year’s Rabbit Awareness Week, Supreme Petfoods, the UK's leading expert in sma...

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The BSAVA announces Clinical Research Abstract winners for 2026

The BSAVA has announced the winners of the Clinical Research Abstract Awards for 2026.

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Study finds no benefit of FMT for canine chronic enteropathy

A new blinded, randomised control trial, published in theJournal of Small Animal Practiceand led by ...

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New approach to monitoring gastrointestinal health in dogs on NSAIDs

Research exploring the use of faecal calprotectin testing to identify gastrointestinal inflammation ...

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SPVS Salary Survey opens for 2026

The Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) is delighted to announce the launch of the SPVS...

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New affordable dexmedetomidine option available in UK

Veterinary teams now have another dexmedetomidine option to consider when reviewing sedation, analge...

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Fifth edition of the BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Neurology released

The BSAVA has released the much-anticipated fifth edition of theBSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Ne...

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The BSAVA puts its plan into action with new leadership appointments

Earlier this year, the BSAVA set out its plan to create a future-focused organisation - one that pro...

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New Improve International accredited pathway to RCVS Advanced Practitioner status 

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons has confirmed that a new ISVPS General Practitioner Certifi...

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New study highlights risk factors for periodontal disease in dogs

A new large-scale study of owner-reported data has found that more than half of pet dogs are affecte...

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Rising stars celebrated with BEVA One To Watch Award

The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) has opened nominations for the second year of its O...

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Veterinary Patient Safety Summit 2026 tickets are now live!

The Veterinary Patient Safety Summit returns for 2026 with a powerful new theme: Patient Safety in A...

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Single faecal transplant shows no clear added benefit in dogs with chronic enteropathy

A single faecal microbiota transplant did not improve outcomes over diet change alone in dogs with c...

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New study questions antibiotic use for bacteriuria in cats with CKD

A new open-access study in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine suggests that subclinical bac...

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VetEdge Congress to bring two days of vet and nurse CPD to Exeter in 2026

Vet teams looking for broad, practice-relevant CPD in the South West will see a familiar event retur...

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Vetsure launches online medicines platform for independent practices

Vetsure has launched Vetsure Meds, a new online dispensary platform designed to help independent UK ...

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Purina Institute Global Summit 2026 to focus on the human–animal bond

Veterinary professionals will be able to access free online CPD on preventive care, client communica...

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BSAVA Alba 2026 programme confirmed for Glasgow

Veterinary teams looking to plan practical CPD for the autumn can now view the programme for BSAVA A...

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Official Veterinarian (OV) Conference Online 2026!

Developed specifically with OV professional development in mind, the conference brings together expe...

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2000th patient for independent specialists The Moores Orthopaedic Clinic

Independent orthopaedic-only referral practice, The Moores Orthopaedic Clinic, has demonstrated its ...

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Emergency medicine CPD: spring events by VetsNow

Emergency medicine CPD opportunities are expanding this spring, with Vets Now hosting two full-day e...

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IV paracetamol shows no significant opioid-sparing effect in dogs undergoing orthopaedic surgery

A new study published in Veterinary Record suggests that adding intravenous paracetamol to an existi...

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VMD approves Numelvi tablets for treating canine allergic pruritus

A newly approved option for managing allergic pruritus in dogs is set to enter UK practice, followin...

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New surgical oncology fellowship at AURA creates career pathway for UK vets

Veterinary surgeons who are board-certified or have completed an ECVS or ACVS residency have until 1...

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