Dr. Sarah Caney, RCVS recognised Specialist in Feline Medicine, is asking all vet nurses to take part in what she hopes will be the biggest online feline hypertension survey conducted so far, with the aim of getting an accurate insight into how vet teams…

Research published in the Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP) has revealed that UK dogs eating raw meat diets have a higher risk of Salmonella and antimicrobial-resistant Escherichia coli being found in their faeces than dogs fed cooked food. 

For the r…

Research carried out by YouGov on behalf of the Dogs Trust, has shown that as the cost of living crisis develops, 68% of dog owners in the UK feel worried, to some extent, about how they will care for their dog in the next year, with 30% either ‘very…

Ophthalmologists Gary Lewin and Chris Dixon from Veterinary Vision, the ophthalmology referral clinic with centres in Penrith, Sunderland and Charnock, is reporting success with a novel cataract technique they've developed.

The new technique enables…

The RVC has published new research which has revealed the 20 most common disorders and the typical lifespan of pet hamsters.

The study¹, the largest in the world to date, investigated anonymised veterinary clinical records of a random sample of almost 4…

Dassiet, maker of the Upets Splinting System, has published a preliminary study which demonstrated a reduction in casting complications using its wood composite cast.

Eight dogs being treated at three veterinary clinics in Norway took part in the stu…

An animal welfare charity called Naturewatch Foundation has launched a survey to find out what veterinary nurses think about the canine fertility industry.

The charity says it estimates there has been a ten-fold increase in fertility clinics in the past…

A study, published in the latest issue of the Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP), has found the AccuTell Portable Blood Glucose Monitor (PBGM) to be more accurate and useful in a clinical setting than the AlphaTrak2.

For the study “Comparative accuracy…

RCVS Knowledge and Amplitude Clinical Outcomes are celebrating the acceptance of a virtual poster about their Canine Cruciate Registry at the National Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) Research Conference, paving the way for greater collaboration…

A study led by Bristol Veterinary School and published in Animal Welfare and has highlighted several potential welfare relating to how snakes are kept in private homes including issues with enclosure size, temperature and humidity. 

In the study¹, which was…

Dr Guillaume Leblond, an American Specialist in Neurology at North Downs Specialist Referrals in Bletchingley, Surrey, reports having 'remarkable' success using dorsal atlantoaxial stabilisation to treat spinal malformations in dogs.

His most recent…

The BVA has released the result of a survey of its members to identify what vets think are the most pressing welfare needs affecting cats in the UK.

According to the Spring 2022 Voice of the Profession survey, one in four cats (24%) seen in practices are…

The Blue Cross has released new figures which show that more horse owners may be struggling financially to keep their horse.

So far this year the charity says it has received 144 requests from people asking for it to take in or help rehome their horse or…

The Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP) has published a new study which aimed to determine whether the application of vapocoolant spray before intravenous catheterisation resulted in reduced reaction and placement success.

The study was a randomised controlled…

A new VetCompass study, led by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and the University of Manchester, has quantified the real risk of anaesthesia in dogs. 

The paper, ‘Mortality Related to General Anaesthesia and Sedation in Dogs under UK Primary Veterinary…

The Equine Veterinary Journal (EVJ) has published a special virtual edition with a free collection of 20 articles exploring the relationship between horse-owner behaviour and equine health and welfare.

Until now, research in equine veterinary science has…

87% of cat owners would seek veterinary advice when choosing a supplement for their cat, according to a new survey conducted by supplement manufacturer, Vita Animal Health. 

The survey of 97 cat owners and 156 vets conducted in June last year found that…

A new study published in the Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP) has concluded that the quick sequential organ failure assessment is poor indicator of mortality, has a low sensitivity to to detect canine patients with severe sepsis and septic shock,…

The Royal Veterinary College has published a new study exploring the frequency and risk factors for hypothyroidism in dogs in the UK.

For the study, researchers from the RVC’s VetCompass Programme identified 2,105 hypothyroidism cases diagnosed amongst…

Provet has published the results of new research which shows vet nurses could make their lives easier with better adoption of digital technology and is inviting everyone to come and discuss the report at a free Zoom meeting hosted by VetSurgeon.org and…

The Equine Veterinary Journal has published a special early view article reviewing the science behind enhanced equine influenza vaccination schedules, in particular the replacement of annual boosters with a mandatory bi-annual vaccination programme.
The article…

 new study, published in the Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP), has revealed that veterinary surgeons only prescribe anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) after a seizure cluster in 44% of cases, despite International Veterinary Epilepsy Task Force recommendations…

CVS is to fund a study at the University of Bristol to assess the environmental risk from ectoparasite treatments in companion animals.

Concern has been expressed in the profession about environmental contamination from products used in companion animal…

CVS is funding a research project at the University of Liverpool to understand more about veterinary workplace injuries and what can be done to prevent them.

CVS says that in the USA, the veterinary profession is the fifth highest profession for non-fatal…

A new poll carried out by YouGov on behalf of Dogs Trust has revealed that in 2022 vet bills were the biggest financial worry for pet owners when it came to looking after their dog. 

The second biggest financial worry was the cost of dog food (18%), followed…