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    New referral centre opens in central London

    Europe's largest private specialist veterinary practice, Davies Veterinary Specialists , has opened a new centre at the premises of the Hyde Park Veterinary Centre in Connaught St., London W2 . Davies Veterinary Specialists employs 40 veterinary surgeons...
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    Homeopathic vets claim new study demonstrates efficacy

    The British Association of Homeopathic Veterinary Surgeons is claiming that: "owners can now be confident homeopathic medicines can be effective for common canine and feline conditions in many animals, following a recently published clinical study....
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    Hill's Prescription Diet j/d voted 'Best Speciality Dog Product'

    Hill's Prescription Diet j/d has been voted the Best Speciality Dog Product by readers of Your Dog at the magazine's recent annual Product Awards. Robert Gundry, Consumer Marketing Manager at Hill's, said: "This is a great achievement for Hill's Pet...
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    Hill's launches veterinary diet for neutered cats

    Hill's has launched VetEssentials NeuteredCat, a low fat diet for the 90% of UK cats that are estimated to have been neutered. According to the company, neutered cats are over three times more likely to become overweight and/or suffer from urinary...
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    New urinary tract support product for cats

    Ceva Animal Health has launched Cystease Advanced, a new urinary tract support supplement for cats. The new product, which contains N-acetyl glucosamine, L-tryptophan and Hyaluronic Acid, is described as an elaboration on the original product, Cystease...
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    New pet insurance comparison tool

    Pet Protect has launched a new website which includes a tool to compare the benefits of its pet insurance policies with others in the market. The comparison deliberately excludes the cost of the policies. Pet Protect says that the aim is to "overcome...
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    Animalcare launches feline hyperthyroidism treatment

    Animalcare has announced the launch of Thiafeline (Thiamazole 2.5mg and 5mg) for the management of hyperthyroidism in cats. An estimated 12% of UK cats over the age of nine suffer from hyperthyroidism², which could equate to almost 350,000 cats...
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    New canine heart guidelines launched

    The Heart Health Panel - a group of expert veterinary surgeons, cardiologists and nutritionists set up by Boehringher Ingelheim Vetmedica - has launched a set of guidelines on the management of canine cardiac health through nutrition and lifestyle changes...
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    Zoetis launches new topical parasiticide for cats

    Zoetis has launched Stronghold Plus (selamectin/sarolaner), a topical combination of parasiticides that treats ticks, fleas, ear mites, lice and GI nematodes and prevents heartworm disease in cats. Stronghold Plus contains the same selamectin found...
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    CEVA offers sacroiliac disease leaflet for horse owners

    CEVA Animal Health has produced Understanding sacroiliac disease , a leaflet to help horse owners understand the cause, diagnosis and management of sacroiliac disease. CEVA says sacroiliac disease can be a particular challenge because although it...
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    Ceva launches firework labelling petition

    Ceva Animal Health UK, makers of Feliway for cats and Adaptil for dogs, has launched an online petition calling for the Government to force all fireworks manufacturers to carry information about pet and wildlife safety both online and on packaging...
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    Equine arteritis vaccine due to go out of stock in December

    Zoetis reports that its stock of Equip Artervac, its Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) vaccine, is due to expire on 13th December, and new stocks are not expected before February 2019. Equip Artervac is indicated for the active immunisation for horses...
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    RCVS Charitable Trust Library open day and prize draws

    The RCVS Charitable Trust Library is marking National Libraries Day (4 February) with an open day and prize draws for library users. The Library is inviting all vets and veterinary nurses - and librarians, staff and students from veterinary schools...
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    New 'Cat Friendly' courses for vet nurses and receptionists (and vets)

    The International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) has announced the launch of two new cat friendly courses aimed at individuals working in veterinary practice. The Cat Friendly Veterinary Professional course is aimed at veterinary surgeons and nurses...
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    New treatment to rebuild epidermal barrier in cats and dogs

    Virbac Animal Health has launched Allerderm, a topical spot on product designed to rebuild the epidermal barrier in dogs and cats with skin problems. According to the company, Allerderm Spot-On contains a mimic of the normal lamellar lipids found...
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    New website for horse owners

    Horse owner Cate Ashton has launched a new website http://www.manage-my-horse.com/ for 'conscientious horse owners, yard managers and equestrian professionals'. The impressive-looking (and free) site allows members to record almost every facet of...
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    Boehringer launches Seraquin dispensing strips

    Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica has launched trial size Seraquin dispensing strips so clients can try a week's supply of the veterinary joint support supplement for cats and dogs. Rob Lucy, brand manager for Seraquin, said: "With 9 out of 10 dogs and...
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    Vet nurse joins RCVS Knowledge Board of Trustees

    Congratulations to Liz Branscombe DipAVN (Surgical) RVN from Davies Veterinary Specialists, who has been appointed as a member of the RCVS Knowledge Board of Trustees. RCVS Knowledge is an independent charity which exists to advance the quality of...
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    Anaesthetic shortage: Jurox launches Alfaxan support pack

    Following the news about the shortage of isoflurane , Jurox (UK) Ltd has launched a support pack for Alfaxan, licensed for the maintenance of anaesthesia for up to an hour in dogs and cats. The support pack features information on the role anaesthetic...
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    Bayer's new support package for equine vets

    New Horse Passport Guidelines come into force from 1 July 2009 which will require horses to be microchipped. However a recent poll on Horse & Hound Online has revealed that 75 per cent of those questioned were unaware of the new microchip legislation...
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    Petplan Announces Finalists for PIA Award

    Petplan has announced the finalists for the Petplan Insurance Advisor Award. This award recognises the hard work and dedication that Petplan Insurance Advisors (PIAs) do to highlight the importance of insurance to pet owners so that they are protected...
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    94% of profession says owners to blame for behavioural problems

    A survey carried out by CEVA Animal Health, manufacturer of the pheromonatherapy products D.A.P. ® and Feliway ® , has revealed that 94 per cent of veterinary professionals believe that owners' lifestyles are the major cause of behavioural problems in...
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    Anaesthetic shortage: RCVS offers reassurance

    The RCVS has issued a statement to reassure veterinary surgeons that problems arising from the shortage of isoflurane are very unlikely to be considered as a professional misconduct issue, provided that clinical decisions are justifiable, that detailed...
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    Vets Now opens 35th emergency clinic in Aberdeen

    Vets Now, the Dunfermline based out-of-hours emergency vets with 34 clinics across the UK, has announced that it will be opening the doors to its 35 th clinic in Aberdeen on Monday 26 October. The new Aberdeen clinic will be based at Ardene...
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    3 new AMTRA-approved equine worming training modules

    Virbac has announced the launch of 3 new AMTRA approved 3D Worming training modules on equine worming. Covering the topics of worming broodmares and foals, spring and summer worming and winter worming, a total of 20 AMTRA CPD points are available...