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RVC's 'Blood Donor of the Year' awarded

RVC’s ‘Blood Donor of the Year’ awarded

The pioneering blood donor programme helps to keep hundreds of critically ill animals alive every year The organisation celebrates World...

Dog receives life-changing spinal surgery

Dog receives life-changing spinal surgery

Milo is now fully recovered and back on all fours. French bulldog Milo is fully recovered after the ordeal. Specialist...

Rabbit Awareness Week packs now available

Rabbit Awareness Week packs now available

This year’s RAW campaign will centre on how best to support rabbits throughout the different stages of their lives. Practices...

Vets sought for feline pancytopenia study

Vets sought for feline pancytopenia study

"Given the rarity of this condition, the clustering of these cases is concerning" – Dr Barbara Glanemann. Survey follows a...

Kennel Club welcomes commitments to tackle puppy smuggling

Kennel Club welcomes commitments to tackle puppy smuggling

Imported puppies are often bred in unsanitary conditions and transported across great distances without space to move. Legislation will restrict...

Statistics suggest increase in dogs with cropped ears

Statistics suggest increase in dogs with cropped ears

61 per cent of vets believe they are seeing more dogs with cropped ears than ever before Survey shows 61...

Government launches second Animal Welfare Bill

Government launches second Animal Welfare Bill

The government is to reduce the number of pets that can travel under pet travel rules. New legislation will restrict...

Study reveals sustainable possibilities for veterinary anaesthesia

Study reveals sustainable possibilities for veterinary anaesthesia

An online version of the study is available at Wiley.com A recent study highlights the potential for conservative low-flow anaesthetic...

Abandoned Staffie becomes life-saving explosives dog

Abandoned Staffie becomes life-saving explosives dog

Roxy with her handler, PC Camilla Carter. Five-year-old Roxy protects the Royal Family at major events. An abandoned Staffie that...

Vets save dog with rare mouth tumour

Vets save dog with rare mouth tumour

Nell is said to be recovering well after her operation. Labrador Nell is recovering well after surgery to remove malignant...