Posts by "The Improve Team"

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Feline tumour malignancy odds increase 8% per year, study suggests

As more cats live into older age and owners pursue advanced diagnostics, understanding tumour patter...

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IVC Evidensia introduces new unified UK brand: inspiring vet care

IVC Evidensia has announced the launch of a new unified brand for its UK business, bringing a refres...

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Nutravet adds “licki” purée format to its Nutraplaque oral care range

Nutravet has announced the launch of Nutraplaque purée, a new “licki” purée format designed to suppo...

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Owners of canine amputees report similar caregiver burden to other dog owners

Talking through limb amputation often raises owner concerns about day-to-day demands as much as the ...

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29% of raw pet foods on sale in the UK fail to comply with legislation

Raw dog and cat food continues to be a common client talking point — but new UK surveillance data su...

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'The neuroscience of team leadership' at SPVS Congress 26th Feb 2026

Leadership and people management continue to be among the biggest challenges facing veterinary pract...

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Free equine CPD series announced to tackle sustainable parasite control

Zoetis has launched a new equine parasitology webinar masterclass series designed to support vets an...

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The Royal Veterinary College appoints new Clinical Director for Small Animal Referrals Service

The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has announced the appointment of Dr Steven De Decker as the Clini...

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Deadline for national neutering outcomes audit 27th Feb

RCVS Knowledge is reminding practices that the submission window for the next National Audit for Sma...

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Cranial cruciate ligament disease risk is highest in dogs that undergo early gonadectomy, study shows

Gonadectomy before 2.9 years of age in female dogs and 2.2 years in males is associated with a subst...

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Speakers confirmed for National Equine Forum in March

A stellar line up of speakers has been confirmed for the 34th National Equine Forum, which will take...

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IVC Evidensia invests £500,000 to drive adoption of sustainable anaesthesia across UK practices

IVC Evidensia has announced a major £500,000 investment to advance sustainable anaesthesia in its UK...

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Cytology is essential for new antibiotic-free otitis externa treatment 'DuOtic'

Dechra’s antibiotic-free, long-acting ear gel DuOtic is expected to launch in the UK in March — so i...

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Keynote speaker announced for Veterinary Human Factors Live 2026

This summer, VetLed and Vet Empowered will come together to host Veterinary Human Factors Live 2026 ...

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New BSAVA Manual of Guinea Pigs – out now!

The BSAVA is proud to launch the BSAVA Manual of Guinea Pigs, a comprehensive and practical guide to...

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Three days of feline CPD in Wales in June (World Feline Congress 2026)

International Cat Care (iCatCare) has published further details of the learning programme for World ...

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Defra announces consultation on Veterinary Surgeons Act reform

Defra has opened an eight-week UK-wide consultation on proposals to reform the Veterinary Surgeons A...

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New research helps to reduce feeding tube complications in dogs and cats

Feeding tubes are commonly used in veterinary medicine, with nasoesophageal (a tube passed through t...

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New study suggests how to cut contamination in veterinary practices

A study published in the Journal of Small Animal Practice has found that environmental contamination...

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2025 SPVS veterinary fees survey results are now available

SPVS have announced that their vet's fees survey results are now available. Vet’s fees have been ver...

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Virbac launches Canixin L, a two-serovar canine leptospirosis vaccine

Just months after MSD discontinued Lepto2, Virbac have released an alternative leptospirosis vaccine...

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At-home testing may be suitable for Cushing’s diagnosis, new study suggests

Diagnosing Cushing’s syndrome in dogs is a familiar challenge in practice. The process can be expens...

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1-day exotics CPD in Birmingham at the Rabbit Health & Welfare Forum 2026

The Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund (RWAF) has announced the return of the Rabbit Health & Welfare...

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Online event: explore diarrhoea management in puppies and kittens with the Purina Institute

Puppies and kittens with diarrhoea are common presentations in practice. However, growing evidence s...

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Next generation skin cancer screening tool for dogs launched by HT VET

HT VET, previously referred to as HT Vista, has officially launched the Vista iQ, the next generatio...

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'Public attitudes towards crossbreeding remain divided' in new research from the RVC

New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that the UK public has divided att...

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Harrison's Bird Foods awards $10,000 grant to support macaw conservation research

Harrison's Bird Foods, a global leader in certified organic avian nutrition, has awarded a $10,000 g...

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Vets needed to help test equine quality of life (HRQL) assessment tool

Zoetis are inviting veterinarians to contribute to the research and development of an innovative sol...

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VetsNow awards Alice Cheney RVN with the Louise O'Dwyer CPD Bursary

The announcement of Alice's win was made at the recent Vets Now Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) Co...

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Study confirms most dogs exposed to e-cigarette liquid have only mild signs

Exposure to electronic cigarettes and e-liquids is a growing concern in small animal practice, parti...

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