Cambridge research group offers free testing for canine transmissible cancer
Veterinary researchers at the University of Cambridge are calling on UK vets to report suspected cas...
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Survey suggests veterinary teams may be accepting avoidable infusion pump problems
Nearly two thirds of veterinary professionals surveyed reported infusion giving set failures that ha...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Serum Amyloid A shows high diagnostic accuracy for pyelonephritis in cats, study finds
A new study has identified serum amyloid A (SAA) as a highly accurate biomarker for distinguishing p...
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Large UK study identifies breeds at higher odds of canine haemangiosarcoma diagnosis
A large VetCompass study has estimated the frequency of haemangiosarcoma diagnosis in dogs under UK ...
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98.2% of vets say owner factors change how they approach chronic GI cases
A new survey of veterinary professionals has highlighted the growing role of contextualised care in ...
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Study finds no benefit of FMT for canine chronic enteropathy
A new blinded, randomised control trial, published in theJournal of Small Animal Practiceand led by ...
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New approach to monitoring gastrointestinal health in dogs on NSAIDs
Research exploring the use of faecal calprotectin testing to identify gastrointestinal inflammation ...
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Single faecal transplant shows no clear added benefit in dogs with chronic enteropathy
A single faecal microbiota transplant did not improve outcomes over diet change alone in dogs with c...
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New study questions antibiotic use for bacteriuria in cats with CKD
A new open-access study in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine suggests that subclinical bac...
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VMD approves Numelvi tablets for treating canine allergic pruritus
A newly approved option for managing allergic pruritus in dogs is set to enter UK practice, followin...
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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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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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CPD on Brucella canis in the UK: Practical guidance for teams
With Brucella canis continuing to present difficult conversations and clinical dilemmas in UK practi...
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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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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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Cytology is essential for new antibiotic-free otitis externa treatment 'DuOtic'
Dechra’s antibiotic-free, long-acting ear gel DuOtic is expected to launch in the UK in March — so i...
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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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Virbac launches Canixin L, a two-serovar canine leptospirosis vaccine
Just months after MSD discontinued Lepto2, Virbac have released an alternative leptospirosis vaccine...
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