Posts by "The Improve Team"

Time management tips for vets

At the British Small animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) Congress 2023, international experts will...

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Boehringer launches Parassess: an online parasite risk checker for dogs

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health UK has launched Parassess, a free interactive risk checker tool.

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Veterinary nurse removed from register for falsifying records and practising unregistered

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) veterinary nurse disciplinary committee has requeste...

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Suprelorin now offers an alternative to surgical castration in cats

Virbac is pleased to announce that Suprelorin 4.7mg Implants for dogs, the innovative reversible alt...

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Launch: HT Vista, a non-invasive device to rule out cancer of subcutaneous and dermal masses

Cancer is the worldwide leading cause of death in pets. It is responsible for the death of 47 percen...

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Apoquel chewable available at UK wholesalers

Zoetis has confirmed that all UK veterinary wholesalers have been provided with stocks of the new ch...

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Father of much-loved farm vet aiming to get UK talking about suicide prevention

Professor John Gibson was devastated by the tragic loss of his 24-year-old son Cameron, a farm vet a...

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New research shows Pugs have high health risks

New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that the health of Pugs in the UK ...

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Study on ACEIs use in canine MMVD management

The first comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis on the efficacy and adverse events of th...

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Ninety-percent of pet owners feel mentally healthier thanks to their pet

Monday 9 May 2022 marked the start of Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK. Founded 21 years ago, ...

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Improve International launches new online Feline Nursing programme in partnership with ISVPS

An online Feline Nursing course has been launched by Improve International in order to help nurses w...

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Plaqtiv+ oral care to make dental homecare more accessible

Animalcare aims to give veterinary teams greater confidence in recommending home dental care with th...

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Willows crowned “Best UK Referral Centre”

Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service has been crowned “Best UK Referral Centre” in the Bes...

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New research sheds light on welfare of ferrets

A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has revealed the toys and environmental enrichm...

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Dr Craig Mostert suspended from Register for 18 months

The Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has directed that vete...

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Twelve-year study on successfully reducing stray cat populations

Stray cats are considered one of the world’s most invasive species and are responsible for killing l...

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Zoetis selected for OIE Rabies Vaccine Bank

Following a transparent and competitive procurement process, Zoetis has been appointed by the World ...

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New Online Computed Tomography Programme Launched by Improve International

We are delighted to have launched an online programme in Computed Tomography (CT), offering a route ...

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Study identifies breed associations for canine Cushing’s syndrome

The largest study to date to estimate the prevalence and risk factors for Cushing’s syndrome in dogs...

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Vets4Pets supports student vets with launch of new scholarship programme

Vets4Pets has launched its scholarship programme in partnership with the University of Nottingham’s ...

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Rare treatment by oncology experts save dog with huge tumour on the heart

Simba was referred to the renowned Southfields Veterinary Specialists, in Essex, suffering from righ...

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Festive Boost to Worldwide Veterinary Service from Improve International and ISVPS

Improve International and the International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS) has do...

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Jurox launches new formula for Buprelieve

Jurox (UK) Limited has enhanced its comprehensive anaesthesia and analgesia portfolio with the refor...

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Revolutionary new diet shown to support cardiac function in dogs

On 30 June, PURINA will launch Pro Plan Veterinary Diets CC CardioCare, a new diet containing a blen...

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Study finds clinical canine massage significantly reduces pain severity in dogs

The findings from the first ever large-scale study into the efficacy of clinical canine massage on t...

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TVM UK relaunches Copro-nil to help owners and vets deal with coprophagia

It’s estimated that coprophagia, the ingestion of faeces by an animal, affects up to 23 percent of d...

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Nutravet launches nutraplaque for teeth and gum health

Nutravet is pleased to announce the launch of nutraplaque, which provides a double action formula to...

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Vets Now gives full pay for maternity leave for six months

Expectant mothers who work for Vets Now are to receive full pay for up to six months when they go on...

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Zoetis launches Librela and Solensia for the management of osteoarthritis pain

Zoetis announced the launch of Librela (bedinvetmab) in the European Union, United Kingdom and Switz...

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Dechra launches Apovomin to induce vomiting in dogs

A treatment to induce vomiting in dogs that have ingested poisons or toxins has been introduced by D...

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