May 2023

An online questionnaire – funded by Defra – has been opened as part of the study, but time is running out for veterinary professionals to have their say.

12 mins

Overall Pets at Home company revenue, including retail division, rose 6.6% to ÂŁ1.4 billion, with statutory profit before tax down from ÂŁ148.7 million to ÂŁ122.5 million.

6 mins

Guidelines on professional wellness, reproduction and direct zoonoses, as well as an updated set of its vaccination guidelines, will be unveiled at WSAVA Congress in Lisbon from 27 to 29 September.

5 mins

The initiative, due to be held from 2 to 8 July, will aim to promote improving the health and welfare of these pets in the UK.

4 mins

Scientists hope the latest study based on VetCompass programme data will allow for more targeted health care to be provided for the breed and also aid potential owners.

9 mins

A total of 1,400 people have taken part in the project to date, but professionals and students are still being urged to get involved, regardless of their individual circumstances.

5 mins

Renewed fears exist over the fate of long-sought animal welfare legislation as the fight to get it into law was taken to Downing Street.

6 mins

Long-term funding solutions are critical to ensuring future sustainability in the sector, Malcolm Morley told guests at the dinner in Edinburgh.

6 mins

Document calls for an immediate rethink of policy relating to the disease in England, which its authors say is cruel, wasteful and “fundamentally wrong” – but Defra dismisses its claims.

13 mins

A dedicated stream, focusing on key current and future issues for veterinary sector leaders, is being offered to delegates attending the event in June.

4 mins

Vet and clinical animal behaviourist Kendal Shepherd and canine behaviourist Helen Howell publish open letter describing behaviour of officers in incident as evidence of “a lack of appropriate training”.

9 mins

RCVS fellow Mark Bowen will present on vaccination, serology and guttural pouch lavage as a combination of tools to keep highly contagious infection at bay.

4 mins

Experts have urged the Birmingham event that technology is unlikely to replace vets, but could “drive” them if they are not part of its development.

6 mins

Analysis published by the 2023 PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report suggests 48% of veterinary professionals had seen an increase in the number of dogs being euthanised on behavioural grounds.

13 mins

Association announces winners and highly commended finalists in three categories.

7 mins

The move follows recent protests at horse racing events and calls for a ban on greyhound racing, though work is not expected to begin for some time.

8 mins

Use of independent and unvalidated genetic testing for certain myopathies is growing among many owners, despite lack of evidence, with seemingly normal animals being euthanised in some cases.

10 mins

New panel is reviewing association’s stance on alternative pet diet programmes, while American study suggesting vegan diet can have health benefits receives criticism.

13 mins

Company encouraged animal health professionals to access its CPD-accredited training module, which it promoted ahead of World Hand Hygiene Day on 5 May.

2 mins

Veterinary professionals and students are being encouraged to take part in the project, regardless of whether they have a disability or chronic illness.

6 mins