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Once bitten, twice shy?
One of my useful sources of seasonal veterinary information – especially regarding farm animal and equine matters – is the...
Vets urged to promote pre-purchase consults
"Vets are in a unique position to use their influence to encourage clients to use The Puppy Contract." Many owners...
This story may have legs…
The concept of encouraging dog owners to help manage their pet’s weight through proper exercise is not new. But finding...
Finn’s Law receives Royal Assent
PC Dave Wardell and his now-retired police dog Finn (pictured) were both stabbed whilst chasing a suspect in October 2016....
New advice follows growing concern over leishmaniosis
Experts warned that blood transfusions present a potential transmission risk, as dogs can maintain subclinical L infantum infection for years....
Mission Rabies extends campaign to Ghana
A team of international volunteers vaccinated 4,370 dogs. Volunteers vaccinate 4,000 dogs in two weeks The Mission Rabies project, launched...
Dog-to-dog transmission of leishmaniosis confirmed
Bone marrow cytology showing macrophages with numerous intracellular organisms consistent with Leishmania species amastigotes. Dog with no travel history thought...
Music in the waiting room could relieve anxiety in pets
"Implementing appointments for cats and dogs on different days and times would be beneficial." Study surveys veterinary practices across the...
Oral vaccines could help curb rabies spread – study
Researchers hope the study will help support the introduction of the oral rabies vaccination in India as an additional tool...
Government urged to tackle puppy smuggling
MPs pointed out that Brexit offers an opportunity to change the Pet Travel Scheme. Parliamentary debate sees MPs calling for...