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Imported infectious diseases: an update
Simon Tappin Travel abroad can result in significant risks to animals In an interesting lecture at BSAVA Congress, Simon Tappin,...
Preventing dog bites through education
Anne McBride spoke at BSAVA Congress. Dog-related injuries have risen significantly in recent years During a talk on dog bite...
‘The strain of pain lies mainly in the brain’
More than half of the behaviour cases referred to Samantha are pain-related. Samantha Lindley explores pain-related behavioural changes In more...
What’s new Pussycat?
Dr Andy Sparkes ICC’s Cat Friendly Practice initiative enters a new phase Speaking at a special press briefing at the...
Cost of pet ownership vastly underestimated
According to the PDSA’s estimates, owning a dog costs on average £16,000-£31,000. PDSA research finds only 5 per cent of...
It’s all in the DNA…
DNA can be stable for tens of thousands of years, so it has been useful for establishing the history of...
Almost 60,000 dogs poisoned in last five years
Human painkillers are the most common cause of food poisoning in dogs. Kennel Club release poison guide alerting owners to...
Just because we can, does that mean we should?
The consensus view from the panel was that ‘cost/benefit’ discussions with the client are quite acceptable. Experts consider different aspects...
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Rising concerns about ‘designer dogs’
Crossbreeds such as labradoodles will still be vulnerable to the inherited conditions of both breeds. Education needed to tackle irresponsible...
Always consider hyperthyroidism and CKD together
Dr Rosanne Jepson from the RVC spoke at BSAVA Congress 2015. Management of concurrent CKD and hyperthyroidism is a delicate...