The RCVS has launched a survey to help gauge the extent to which there is a blame culture in the veterinary profession, and the degree to which it may itself be to blame for it.

The College says it has become increasingly recognisant of how a blame culture…

A study published in the Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology has concluded that children get more satisfaction from their relationship with their pets than with their brothers or sisters.

This study was conducted in collaboration with the Waltham…

A new study carried out by The University of Salford and sponsored by Merial has found that ticks present a risk all year round in the UK¹.

Researchers found that ticks continued to quest in woodlands throughout the year, even during the coldest months…

A comprehensive review published open access online in the Veterinary Record today has concluded that there is insufficient evidence to support the use of homeopathy in food producing animals as a way to prevent or treat infectious diseases.

Homeopathy…

Pets account for millions of pounds worth of economic activity in the UK and may reduce NHS costs by nearly two and a half billion pounds, according to Companion Animal Economics, a new report published today.

Published by CABI and sponsored by Mars Petcare…

A group at the Royal Veterinary College is conducting a landmark survey investigate the veterinary profession's approach to patient safety, and the degree to which lessons are learned from mistakes. 

The survey, believed to be the first of its type…

The PDSA has published its 2016 PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report which this year highlights the poor level of research done by prospective owners before they acquire a pet, in turn highlighting an opportunity for practices to start building relationships…

The Royal Veterinary College has published the results of a study¹ which found that 70% of injuries recorded among thoroughbred flat racing horses on race-day were minor and not career-ending. 

Using 14 years’ of race day veterinary reports, the study…

International Cat Care is highlighting a new study by the University of Edinburgh which concluded that flatter-faced cats were more likely to have breathing problems and that the breathing difficulties were also associated with increased tear staining and…

Blue Cross has announced that in this year's National Equine Health Survey (NEHS), 38% of horses were recorded as suffering health problems and of these 32.9% were categorised as lame.

Consistent with previous surveys, lameness was shown to be more…

VetCompass, a new veterinary research initiative at the Royal Veterinary College, has revealed that one in 60 Cavaliers are affected by syringomyelia.

The RVC says that until now, there has been little reliable evidence on the frequency and severity of…

The Waltham Equine Studies Group is highlighting two new studies which suggest that it may soon be possible to better identify horses at greater risk of developing pasture-associated laminitis, not only by looking at breed type, body condition score and…

A new survey published by VetNurse Jobs has shown that above all else, the thing that veterinary nurses want from a job in practice is to feel ‘valued or appreciated, especially by veterinary surgeons, as part of a collaborative team.’

The…

The British Veterinary Association has published the results of a survey which revealed that almost all small animal veterinary surgeons have been asked to euthanise healthy pets, with half (53%) saying it was not a rare occurrence and 98% saying the owner…

A group of veterinary surgeons and cat behaviour consultants in the USA have published a state-of-the art review of food puzzles used to improve feline wellbeing in this month’s Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery.¹

The authors say that domestic…

A vision for improving horse welfare has been set out following research carried out by the University of Bristol’s School of Veterinary Sciences and funded by World Horse Welfare.

It is hoped the findings, which were unveiled at the House of Commons…

63% of pet owners in the UK say they would feel the loss of a pet every bit as acutely as the loss of a family member, according to a survey carried out by Aquarium, a pet insurance technology integrator (whatever that is). 

Mark Colonnese, Aquarium’s…

In the run up to this year's 10th Rabbit Awareness Week (18th-16th June), the PDSA has released statistics from its latest Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report, in which more than 55% of rabbit owners have identified behaviour patterns suggesting their rabbit…

MSD Animal Health, in collaboration with the University of Bristol, has launched the Big Tick Project (BTP) for cats, a campaign designed to raise awareness and improve education on the growing risk of ticks and tick-borne diseases in Britain amongst cat…

The RVC’s canine epilepsy clinic has carried out the first ever systematic review and meta-analysis on the tolerability and safety of all AEDs in canine epilepsy, concluding that the effectiveness of testing anti-epileptic drugs’ (AEDs) safety and…

A survey published today by the veterinary recruitment agency recruit4vets has found the majority of RVNs are paid between £16K and £20K, with a further 38% on £21-25K and 12% being paid less than £15K.

124 RVNs in full-time permanent…

The Waltham Equine Studies Group has published new research which highlights the effectiveness of grazing muzzles as a tool to help with weight management in ponies.

The research, which was conducted in collaboration with Dr Annette Longland of Equine…

Petplan has announced the results of a survey which shows that with less than a week to go before microchipping becomes compulsory in England, Scotland and Wales, there is still confusion about the law amongst pet owners.

In the survey of 2,000 British…

Eukanuba has published the results of a 10 year study to evaluate the health and longevity of continuously Eukanuba-fed dogs, in which 90% lived beyond the breed's typical lifespan.

Before the start of the study, a independent panel of veterinary…

A group of UK-based investigators from Davies Veterinary Group and the UCL School of Pharmacy has published the results of a study which suggests Keppra (levetiracetam) shows promise for the treatment of feline audiogenic reflex seizures (FARS).

The condition…