Posts by "The Improve Team"
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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