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#EmbraceEquity Celebrated by Improve International Group on IWD 2023
This International Women’s Day, staff across the Improve International Group have come together to #...
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Survey reveals cat and dog owners are mistaking osteoarthritis pain for normal signs of aging
A survey commissioned by Zoetis and conducted by YouGov has highlighted that while the majority of d...
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RCVS reminds veterinary professionals of CPD requirements
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is reminding all registered veterinary surgeons and ...
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Dechra launches Zenalpha – innovation in sedation for dogs
Dechra has launched Zenalpha, an alpha-2 agonist and peripheral antagonist combination.
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TVM launches DogStem – the only licensed stem cell treatment for canine osteoarthritis in Europe
January 2023 sees the launch of TVM's DogStem, a ready to use stem cell treatment for canine osteoar...
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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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