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US researchers developing new canine bone cancer therapy

The American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation has awarded Dr. Bruce Smith, director of the Auburn University Research Initiative in Cancer, a two-year grant totaling $118,848 to test a new therapy...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Mon, 13 May 2013 5:22 PM

Cat owners happy to pill pets

Owners of hyperthyroid cats say they would rather veterinary surgeons prescribed the appropriate dosage for their pets than have an easy way to administer the medicine, according to new research carried...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Wed, 24 Apr 2013 8:00 AM

8th May is Vet Cat Watch Day

Jon Bowen, animal behaviour consultant at the Royal Veterinary College and Sureflap have declared 8th May 'Vet Cat Watch Day', and are asking the profession to record the reason why each cat seen...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Thu, 11 Apr 2013 9:02 AM

New research finds cattle and badgers rarely meet in person

New research published in Epidemiology and Infection (Cambridge University Press) reveals that direct contact between badgers and cattle is rare, suggesting that it may be rare for bovine tuberculosis...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:57 AM

Lungworm spreading

Bayer Animal Health, maker of Advocate and organiser of the Be Lungworm Aware campaign, is warning that last year's damp summer and the mild winter conditions may lead to a continued spread of Angiostongylus...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Fri, 15 Mar 2013 6:34 PM

New research demonstrates efficacy of spinosad

A study published by Mike Dryden - one of the world's leading parasitologists - in Veterinary Parasitology has demonstrated that spinosad (Comfortis, Elanco) provides a high level of flea control one...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Tue, 05 Mar 2013 10:22 AM

Interventional radiology expert joins the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies

Dr. Tracy Hill, a specialist in internal medicine, has joined the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, bringing with her expertise in interventional radiology. Tracy completed a fellowship in interventional...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Mon, 04 Mar 2013 9:05 PM

Confirmed: maggots can help heal horse wounds

A new study 1 published in the Equine Veterinary Journal's (EVJ) special American Association of Equine Practitioners supplement has concluded that maggots can play an integral role in modern veterinary...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Wed, 27 Feb 2013 6:23 PM

New research into dogs fear responses to noise

Researchers from the School of Veterinary Sciences at the University of Bristol have had a study into domestic dogs' fear responses to noise published in Applied Animal Behaviour Science . According...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Mon, 18 Feb 2013 12:56 PM

Link found between tree seed and Seasonal Pasture Myopathy

New research from the USA, published in the Equine Veterinary Journal ( EVJ ), has shown that a toxin from the box elder tree is the likely cause of Seasonal Pasture Myopathy (SPM), the US equivalent of...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Wed, 16 Jan 2013 6:14 PM

Fat felines fed too many treats

A survey carried out by Cats Protection has found that around a quarter of Britain's cats (23%) are being fed treats despite the fact that their owners consider them overweight already. The survey...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Thu, 10 Jan 2013 5:51 PM

Dog owners prefer buying presents for pets over partners

Direct Line pet insurance had released the results of a survey in which 70% of dog owners claimed that not only did they get far more enjoyment buying gifts for their pets than their friends and family...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Tue, 18 Dec 2012 5:17 PM

New survey to discover what you think of the RCVS

The RCVS has launched a survey to discover what the profession thinks it does well and what it could improve upon. The confidential online survey asks about your recent interactions with the College, what...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Wed, 28 Nov 2012 2:52 PM

New DNA test to fight neurological disease in terriers

The Kennel Club Genetics Centre at the AHT has identified a genetic mutation which causes a severe progressive disease in Parson Russell Terriers (PRTs). Late onset ataxia (LOA) affects coordination and...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Fri, 23 Nov 2012 12:17 PM

WSAVA calls for global monitoring of infectious diseases in cats and dogs

Following a new study published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases , the World Small Animal Veterinary Association's One Health Committee has called for a co-ordinated global infectious disease...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Tue, 13 Nov 2012 10:15 AM

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