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Dog, cat, and rabbit neutering outcome data revealed in new benchmarking report 

Data on the postoperative outcomes of dogs, cats and rabbits undergoing neutering procedures have be...

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Pet insurances prices starting to drop due to CMA formal investigation

According to the latest data released by Pearson Ham Group, pet insurance prices have now started to...

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Virbac adds Pyoderm to their new and improved eco-friendly shampoo range

Virbac is pleased to announce the addition of Pyoderm to their expert skincare and hygiene range. Co...

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VetPlus launches two new innovative products: Gomega and Sustain for Cats

VetPlus has expanded it's popular Sustain range with the launch of a new formulation for cats. Susta...

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Research identifies a new cut-off for emergency action for cats with high serum bilirubin concentration

New research from three CVS veterinary referral hospitals has identified a key factor that can help ...

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New research from the Royal Veterinary College highlights the most common disorders in UK pet guinea pigs

New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has identified the most common conditions in pe...

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New research from the Royal Veterinary College finds that one in seven pet rabbits suffer with dental disease

New research (Jackson et al., 2024) from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has identified that each...

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Crufts to introduce health entry requirement for popular brachycephalic breeds from 2025

To ensure that dog shows remain an effective platform to monitor and improve dog health, The Kennel ...

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Pioneering trial offers new treatment hope for dogs with epilepsy

Led by researchers at the University of Glasgow’s small animal hospital in collaboration with the Ro...

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Improve International joins Stonewall on the defence of LGBTQIA+ rights

The Improve International Group, recognises the immense value that diversity brings to our team, our...

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Research finds TTA offers good medium to long-term treatment for cruciate ligament failure

New research by orthopaedic specialist Steve Butterworth at CVS’ Weighbridge Referral Centre has fou...

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Advanced Dentistry Certificate Launched for Pet Dental Health Month 

February marks Pet Dental Health Month, a reminder of the crucial role oral care plays in keeping ou...

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A New Advanced Veterinary Dentistry Certificate for Pet Dental Health Month

February marks Pet Dental Health Month, a reminder of the crucial role oral care plays in keeping ou...

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RSPCA, Battersea and Blue Cross launch XL Bully neutering scheme

The government has set a legal requirement that all exempted XL Bully-type dogs must be neutered. Do...

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Recommendations on testing and management of Brucella canis cases

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) advises veterinary teams to consider all available clinical...

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High risk of ear and eye disease in English cocker spaniels in the UK

New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) VetCompas programme has found that English cock...

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Vets call on Government to license unregulated dog fertility clinics to help clamp down on irresponsible breeding

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA)...

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What's new in orthopaedics: A look through the latest literature

Management of temporomandibular joint fractures in cats and dogs Boaz Arzi, University of California...

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Improve Veterinary Education supports training of vets involved in rescue and rehabilitation of Moon Bears

Improve Veterinary Education has supported four junior veterinarians at Animals Asia through offerin...

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Less than half of pet owners believe annual checkups are necessary

New market research from Hill’s Pet Nutrition reveals that two-thirds of pet owners report they don’...

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Robexera targets pain from osteoarthritis and soft tissue surgery in dogs

Krka's Robexera (robenacoxib) is a highly selective, fast-acting COX2 NSAID formulation that deliver...

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What are the risk factors for mammary cancer in cats?

Mammary tumours are among the most common neoplasms in both cats and dogs and the third most common ...

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Three quarters of dog owners would put many of the top ten signs of Cushing's syndrome down to old age

Dechra, manufacturer of Vetoryl, has unveiled a hard-hitting nationwide campaign to raise awareness ...

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CVS announces groundbreaking Clinical Governance Framework

CVS Group has adopted a new clinical governance framework, a system through which it will hold itsel...

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Vet survey reveals top rabbit health issues

The three most common rabbit health issues are dental disease, gastrointestinal stasis and obesity, ...

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Arthritis AWARE: Boehringer Ingelheim's mission to spark conversations about arthritis in dogs

Are you Arthritis AWARE? Osteoarthritis (OA) is a young dog disease and is much more common than we ...

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Innovative recycling scheme for medicine blister packs launched

White Cross Vets has partnered with Yorkshire waste management and recycling company, MYGroup, to la...

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New research sheds light on respiratory pathogen risk factors in UK cats

Feline calicivirus (FCV) along with feline herpesvirus (FHV) and Chlamydia felis are highly contagio...

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Improve Veterinary Education’s Louise O'Dwyer Scholarship Awards Winner in Fourth Year of Running

Patricia Rigio RVN has been awarded the Louise O’Dwyer Scholarship run by Improve Veterinary Educati...

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Phovia fluorescent light therapy gives pets and their owners a brighter future

A new study has uncovered the exciting potential of Phovia, the innovative fluorescent light energy ...

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