54% of nurses leaving the profession to pursue roles in different fields
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has published its "Exit Survey 2022 – 2024" report, ...
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Cambridge veterinary hospital joins forces with Wellcome Sanger Institute to advance research into canine bone cancer
The Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital (QVSH), part of the Department of Veterinary Medicine at the ...
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800% rise in rise in flat-faced dogs requiring vital surgeries
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed an 800% increase in surgeries to m...
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Public and animal health benefit from record low sales of veterinary antibiotics
Sales of veterinary antibiotics in the UK remain at the lowest level recorded, a newly published rep...
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Survey reveals 62% of canine lumps go undiagnosed in veterinary practices
A major new survey of more than 240 veterinary professionals has revealed a concerning gap in the di...
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Nine out of 10 companion animal vets want practices regulated
As the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) urges the Government to prioritise reform of the Vete...
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RCVS Knowledge calls for unified action on contextualised care
In a new report launched by veterinary charity RCVS Knowledge, findings of the first major research ...
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Inadequate regulation of the UK puppy trade harms animal welfare, public health, and the environment
A new study published in Animal Welfare, the journal of the Universities Federation for Animal Welfa...
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68% of veterinary practices in favour of price clarity from net net pricing
The vet industry is being encouraged to consider net net pricing opportunities following recent rese...
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Dogue de Bordeaux and Flat Coated Retriever breeds at greatest risk for canine haemangiosarcoma
Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have revealed the frequency and risk factors for c...
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Periodontal disease the most common health disorder faced by Ragdoll cats
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) VetCompass programme has revealed the most com...
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BSAVA PetSavers awards £110,000 to small clinical research projects
The BSAVA PetSavers’ Grants Awarding Committee has awarded total funding of nearly £110,000 to eight...
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One in three guinea pig owners can’t recognise stress signs
Now in its fifth year, Guinea Pig Awareness Week (20–24 October) brings together vets, rescues, reta...
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New study reveals breed predispositions and risk factors for rare canine adrenal tumour
Novel research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), in collaboration with the Faculty of Veterin...
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New paper warns against misleading “win-win” claims about cat confinement
A new article in Animal Welfare, the journal of the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW...
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Plant-based dog foods are better for the environment than red meat options
A new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that the production of meat-b...
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Pterygoid bone medialisation linked to poor BOAS surgical outcomes in French Bulldogs
A new study has found that medialisation of the pterygoid bones can significantly narrow the nasopha...
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Vet industry complaints fall 2.6 percent year-on-year, according to new research
Funded by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and free at the point of service for consu...
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New study finds vegan dog food provides similar nutrients to meat-based diets
The study, led by Rebecca Brociek from the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, and published ...
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Zoetis announces formation of pan-European veterinary diagnostics innovation council
Zoetis, the world’s leading animal health company, today announced the formation of the Veterinary D...
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Laparoscopic ovariectomy results in fewer complications than open ovariohysterectomy
The new study, partly funded by BSAVA PetSavers and published in the Journal of Small Animal Practic...
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New faecal calprotectin test supports diagnosis and monitoring of canine and feline gastrointestinal disease
Carus Animal Health has announced the launch of GIQuest, a clinically validated faecal calprotectin ...
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Cats with dementia share hallmarks of humans with Alzheimer’s
Cats with dementia have brain changes similar to those of people with Alzheimer’s disease, offering ...
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Chihuahua, Beagles and Greyhounds identified as breeds requiring higher levels of nail care
A new study by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) VetCompass Programme has revealed that nail clippi...
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Global expert report recommends more joined up working for One Health
In a globalised world, the health threats to animals, people, plants and the environment are increas...
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New research reveals outcomes of canine haemangiosarcoma can vary more than previously thought
New research from the Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) VetCompass Programme has provided fresh insig...
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UK launches world-first study to assess antibiotic resistance levels in healthy dogs and cats
New, groundbreaking research to protect both animal and human health from antibiotic-resistant infec...
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New studies reveal lack of public awareness on puppy importation and associated risks
Two new studies from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have revealed widespread public misunderstan...
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Median salary package for vets in 2025 has only increased by 2.2 percent according to new SPVS salary survey
SPVS are pleased to release the results of their 2025 salary survey. This much-anticipated, annual r...
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Experts warn noisy breathing could signal suffering in popular flat-faced dogs
The International Collaborative on Extreme Conformations in Dogs (ICECDogs) has released new guidanc...
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