The move by the Cat-Kind group follows a surge in the numbers of cats requiring rescue accommodation and fears that the problem will only worsen in the months ahead.
Newly released Vetlife data showed the service received a total of 4,042 contacts in 2023 ā an increase of more than 15% on the 3,503 recorded in 2022.
Officials say agencies are monitoring disease risks linked to the feeding approach after an open letter called for animal and human health agencies to join forces against the diets.
Although revenues and earnings before deductions were both up, latest results show a fall in both pre-tax and operating profits amid ongoing investment and inflationary pressures.
Members of the three main UK parties were challenged to support changes to veterinary and dangerous dog laws during the BVAās London dinner in Westminster.
A ācross-profession initiativeā to reduce perceived risks of feeding raw pet food had been mooted, butĀ proponents said owners enjoyed āhealthy relationshipā with their raw-fed pets.
More than 2,500 copies of a childrenās book about a vetās work are being distributed to Scottish schools in the hope of inspiring youngsters to seek careers in the sector.
VetSalus has unveiled a new programme exploring the impact of climate change on farm animal health and welfare, which vets and other professionals are being invited to sign up for.
SSPCAās Ian Futter demands āfundamental changeā to dog laws, warning the new rules could also exacerbate existing mental health challenges in veterinary and rescue sectors.
Twenty practices have been involved in a study examining the causes and clinical signs of a common equine disease, and officials hope new recommendations could be offered later this year.
Union chairperson acknowledges āmuch of concern on the veterinary horizonā and slams the government, which she claimed was āhell bent on destroying the rights of workersā.
