Vet students and new graduates from across the UK are being invited to the free BSAVA Student Congress 2022 later this month. The event – organized by Sophie Oliver, senior student representative for the University of Nottingham, with support from fellow Nottingham BSAVA reps and the BSAVA – is running via Zoom on 18 and … Read more
The BVA has today (Thursday 26 May) set out a blueprint for ensuring international trade in live animals and animal products between the UK and the EU runs as smoothly as possible. In a position statement for a post-Brexit world, the association has set out a series of recommendations to decision-makers in the UK and … Read more
TVM is launching a new eye drop this month to support treatment of corneal ulcers in dogs and cats. The company said its new ophthalmology product Stromease is a “ready-to-use, anti-collagenase eye drop, indicated for the supportive treatment of corneal ulcers in dogs and cats”. Corneal ulcers are a common occurrence, with a number of … Read more
Doors are set to open on a £ 1.4 million veterinary practice in repurposed office premises in Leeds. Beechwood Veterinary Group is finalizing the logistical operation to move some team members from two sites and final pieces of kit into the new site at Temple House, Seacroft, Leeds ahead of its opening on 23 May. … Read more
The road to recovery has been a long one for Buddy the Labrador Retriever mix. Buddy is getting a new lease on life after being intentionally set on fire by a 12-year-old boy while living on the streets as a stray. No one knows why the child decided to do this – but it resulted … Read more
Warning: This post contains photos and details that may disturb some readers. In April 2021, a sweet, gentle dog named Buddy returned home with severe burns on his face after being intentionally set ablaze by a 12-year-old boy. There was also an extension cord around the dog’s neck. His abuser presumably used it to hold … Read more
Animal adoption and rescue is so important with millions of pets looking for a forever home. This story is going to warm your heart and be sure to watch the video all the way to the end! Image / Story Source Credit: Northwest Boxed Rescue / Sean Somerville via YouTube Video Taking on the task … Read more
A bill banning use of rodent glue traps to the general public has passed its third reading in Parliament ahead of becoming law. The RSPCA, Humane Society International / UK, Animal Aid, Cats Protection and others, plus the BVA, have long campaigned for a ban on the traps because of the suffering animals caught in … Read more
When an animal is suffering and has no quality of life, it may be given a humane death. It’s also an option for Bronson, who was born by cesarean section with his siblings and sisters. Except Bronson, all of the others were well-nourished. Image / Story Source Credit: Imgur (AMAZING job!) The newborn had a … Read more
The fourth staging of the only congress organized specifically for veterinary receptionists is to take place in Leicestershire from 30 September to 1 October. The British Veterinary Receptionist Association (BVRA) Congress will cover topics including pet poisons, triage, sustainability, nutrition, developing your brand and insurance. StreetVet’s Jade Statt will be the keynote speaker. More than … Read more