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Lower faecal IgA linked to canine atopic dermatitis, study shows
Faecal immunoglobulin A (IgA) concentration is associated with canine atopic dermatitis, with a sign...
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Invicta launches pioneering handheld shockwave therapy innovation in UK
Invicta Animal Health has launched the new CS-Pro Vet in the UK, the world’s first handheld, battery...
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Veterinary practices encouraged to join nationwide guinea pig health check challenge
Taking place on Friday 30 October, the initiative encourages veterinary practices, guinea pig owners...
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100 million parasite eggs milestone for Micron Agritech as it launches companion animal testing
Micron Agritech has reached a significant milestone in veterinary diagnostics after detecting more t...
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Guinea Pig Welfare Forum 2026 brings experts together to tackle key welfare challenges
Veterinary professionals, academics, welfare organisations and guinea pig enthusiasts gathered in Bi...
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Dignipets expands mobile end-of-life veterinary care into Plymouth and Exeter
Dignipets has expanded its mobile veterinary hospice and end-of-life service into Devon with the lau...
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KRKA launches feline chewable tablet version of Robexera® pain management
KRKA UK has expanded its pain management offering with the launch of Robexera® Chewable Tablets for ...
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2026 SPVS salary survey results now available
The 2026 veterinary salary survey points to modest overall pay growth, stronger gains in some region...
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CMA publishes final rules for UK veterinary practices
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published the final legal Order setting out the chan...
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Acute bilateral KCS mystery widens as Years testing finds no contamination
The investigation into an apparent increase in severe, sudden bilateral dry eye in dogs has taken a ...
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Improve International’s Small Animal Medicine certificate gains RCVS Advanced Practitioner accreditation
Improve achieves accreditation for a second certificate with the new, streamlined route towards RCVS...
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RCVS apologises after Find a Vet displays unintended contact details
The RCVS has apologised after an internal data configuration issue resulted in some veterinary profe...
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Eating poo may not alter healthy dogs’ gut microbiome, study finds
Researchers compared healthy dogs that regularly ate faeces with dogs whose owners had never seen th...
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New RECOVER guidelines set first-aid standards for dogs and cats
Veterinary teams have new evidence-based guidance to help them advise owners on what to do in the mi...
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Supporting veterinary education in Malta: A successful first for feline dentistry training
For veterinary professionals working in smaller or more geographically isolated communities, accessi...
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Even small changes in limb position can affect blood pressure readings in anaesthetised dogs, study shows
New research has shown that moving a blood pressure cuff just a few centimetres above or below base ...
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Years voluntarily recalls fresh dog food after reports of acute bilateral dry eye
Dog food company Years has recalled its fresh meals following reports of dogs developing sudden bila...
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Study highlights limitations of human AI stethoscope use in cats
An AI-enabled digital stethoscope designed for human use performed poorly at detecting heart murmurs...
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Free-to-use cat inbreeding coefficient tool created in Germany
The application, called pawlineR, was created by a team led by Steven R. Talbot at the Institute for...
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VidiVet launches impartial advice policy service ahead of CMA deadline
Fast-growing pet tech company, VidiVet has enhanced its existing service to help veterinary practice...
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New jobs as Harrison Family Vets announces ambitious expansion plans
Independent veterinary group, Harrison Family Vets is celebrating its fifth anniversary after openin...
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Veterinary e-prescribing platform Petscribers wins Innovate UK Women in Innovation Award
Petscribers, the veterinary technology company helping practices create and manage digital prescript...
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Expanding veterinary group creates new development plan for care coordinators
Independent and family run veterinary group, Harrison Family Vets has launched a new and market-lead...
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Moores Orthopaedic Clinic expands to support demand for orthopaedic care
Independent orthopaedic referral practice, Moores Orthopaedic Clinic, has completed the next phase o...
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1 in 3 dogs diagnosed with primary portal vein hypoplasia develop urolithiasis
Almost one-third of dogs diagnosed with primary portal vein hypoplasia develop urolithiasis, a new s...
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Entries open for 2026 Veterinary Receptionist Team Hero Awards
KRKA UK is inviting entries for its 2026 Veterinary Receptionist Team Hero Awards, celebrating the v...
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Kevin Fairless appointed as Chief Executive Officer for the BSAVA
The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ke...
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Survey highlights diagnostic challenges in feline gastrointestinal disease
A survey conducted by Carus Animal Health at the International Cat Care World Feline Congress 2026 h...
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Entries for the SPVS Veterinary Business Awards 2026 – now open!
Entries for the annual SPVS Veterinary Business Excellence Awards are now open. The Awards, supporte...
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£2,000 Selective Vet Grant to fund rabbit CPD and facilities
Supreme Petfoods has launched a new £2,000 Selective Vet Grant aimed at supporting veterinary profes...
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