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Mission Rabies reports decline in rabies deaths
Mission Rabies has launched a crowd funding drive to help it educate another 15,000 children. (Image by Steve Burden) Over half...
Topical treatment ‘can be effective’
Clinical studies show that topical treatment alone can be as effective as giving antibiotic tablets. BSAVA delegates learn how to...
Pets ‘may reduce allergies and obesity’
Babies from families with pets were found to have higher levels of two microbes. Study finds higher levels of two...
Kennel Club introduces new DNA test for shar-peis
POAG is recessive in the shar-pei, so carriers can be safely bred to clear dogs without the risk of producing...
The lost owner epidemic
Out-of-date information on microchips remains an issue, making it very difficult to reunite pets with their owners. Database seeks to...
What drives people to abuse animals?
"By our very nature we are a very caring profession and it is quite a challenge for us to get...
Rabbit collective reveals 2017 theme
The #HopToHay campaign aims to address the fact that rabbits remain one of the most misunderstood pets in the UK....
Holistic approach to care plans is essential
A complete and thorough patient assessment should take place at the time of a pet’s registration with the practice. "Treat...
So many diets, what’s the difference?
Nicola talked about open and closed formula diets, complete diets and complimentary diets. The abundance of diets causes a great...
‘Treat the human, not just the pet’
"I consider myself part of my dog… When humans come to your surgeries with their pets they are part of...