IV paracetamol shows no significant opioid-sparing effect in dogs undergoing orthopaedic surgery
A new study published in Veterinary Record suggests that adding intravenous paracetamol to an existi...
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Imported dogs may act as “reservoirs” for zoonotic disease, review warns
Veterinary teams in the UK may be underestimating the zoonotic risks associated with imported dogs, ...
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New study validates simple urine ELISA test to measure serotonin metabolite in dogs
A new study, funded by BSAVA PetSavers and published in theJournal of Small Animal Practice, has suc...
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Less heat, less harm: study reveals cooking temperature drives chemical exposure
The peer-reviewed study, published in the Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition, compare...
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Antibiotics not necessary in routine eyelid surgery, study suggests
Routine antibiotic prophylaxis may not be necessary for many common eyelid and third eyelid procedur...
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Combining bedinvetmab with physiotherapy may improve outcomes in canine hip osteoarthritis
A recent clinical study suggests that adding structured physiotherapy to bedinvetmab treatment could...
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Novel kidney fats in cats could help explain kidney disease
A team from the University of Nottingham has identified unusual fat deposits in feline kidneys that ...
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Brachycephalic cats show higher rates of corneal ulcers, study finds
Corneal ulcers appear significantly more common in brachycephalic cats than in other feline breeds, ...
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New ‘FAWKES’ block may aid TPLO recovery in dogs, says preliminary study
A new regional anaesthesia approach may help dogs recover more quickly after tibial plateau levellin...
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CT-first approach may be most cost-effective for suspected IVDE in dogs
Advanced imaging is central to confirming thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusion (IVDE), but mo...
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Study suggests urinary microbiome shifts in cats with feline idiopathic cystitis
FIC is typically considered non-infectious, yet interest in the “urobiome” has grown as clinicians l...
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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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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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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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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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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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'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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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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New UK study estimates the real-world impact of parasite prevention
A new study published in Parasites & Vectors has attempted to put numbers on a familiar question in ...
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New evidence review challenges common fresh pet food claims
A recent systematic review published in Animals examined the scientific evidence behind several comm...
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Pets or family? Survey reveals changing nature of human-animal bond
Animal humanisation refers to the attribution of human characteristics to animals, including emotion...
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Call for BSAVA Clinical Abstract submissions to be displayed at BVA Live
BSAVA has opened a call for veterinary researchers to submit their abstracts on 'any small animal ve...
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1849 cases included in latest Canine Cruciate Registry Report 2025
The latest report from the RCVS Knowledge Canine Cruciate Registry has been released. The groundbrea...
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BSAVA to champion clinical research at BVA Live 2026
This collaboration will showcase excellence in veterinary research, with selected abstracts showcase...
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BVNA responds to RCVS exit survey
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) published its "Exit Survey 2022 – 2024" report, an e...
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Study reveals need for cultural change and increased safety focus in companion animal veterinary practices
A major new study, led by Dr John Tulloch at the University of Liverpool and in collaboration with C...
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