Joshua Silverwood

May 2021

Vets in Gloucester performed a laparotomy on a German shepherd puppy after an x-ray showed it had eaten three cat collars.

3 mins

Vet Times contacted 14 canine fertility clinics and 6 told us they were prepared to take blood from a dog for progesterone testing, despite it being illegal under UK law to do so unless under the direct supervision of a veterinary surgeon.

10 mins

Stuart Brown performed a hemilaminectomy on six year-old dachshund to remove extruded disc material and relieve pressure on the spinal cord.Ā 

4 mins

Association advised Government to keep animal welfare rights at the forefront when negotiating post-Brexit deals with Australia and New Zealand.

6 mins

Open to cats that have been diagnosed with diabetes in the past six months, the study hopes to use the information gained to optimise future treatments.

5 mins

The How To: Collected Articles from BSAVA Companion series has seen its third volume sent out to subscribers, comprising of articles written between 2016-20.

4 mins

Vets voice disappointment at being shut out of a live debate on Good Morning Britain during which guests criticised their charges for fees and services.

8 mins

The Kennel Club has urged the Government to continue pursuing the nationwide ban on shock collars after a legal challenge from electric shock collar manufacturers.

5 mins

European and RCVS specialist in oncology Aaron Harper launches only full-time oncology service in region after appointment at Wear Referrals, County Durham.

4 mins

The Kennel Club has published new data showing registrations for English and French bulldogs hit record highs during 2020.

5 mins

ā€œVideo consultations and responsible remote prescribing by experienced vets can offer pet owners a safe and quality alternative to visiting a veterinary practiceā€ ā€“Ā Robert Dawson, vet and co-founder of Vet-AI.

14 mins

The awards are the result of a collaboration between VET Festival, MWI Animal Health and Vet Times, and have been created to honour practice staff for their heroic efforts during the pandemic.

5 mins

Research aims to use data gathered by veterinary practices to better predict which dogs are at risk of Cushingā€™s and start on early treatment.

5 mins

All staff at VetPartners practices to be provided hard hats when working with horses as part of a company-wide Hat Hair ā€“ Donā€™t Care campaign (17 to 21 May).

4 mins

Podcast will now include real life features, as well as special guests and informal discussions on the latest equine clinical topics.

3 mins

Action Plan for Animal Welfare to focus on five key areas ā€“ animal sentience and cruelty; international advocacy; farm animal welfare; welfare of pets; and kept wild animals.Ā 

6 mins

Vets remove 30 rubber gloves from the stomach of a Rottweiler during three-hour operation.

5 mins

To mark Mental Health Awareness Week (10 to 16 May) , the RCVS Mind Matters Initiative is hosting the competition to highlight the connection between the natural world and well-being.

4 mins

Chris Linney has become the only boarded cardiology specialist to practise in the county of Yorkshire after taking a job at Paragon Veterinary Referrals in Wakefield.

4 mins