Harrison Family Vets in Reading has become the first practice outside North America to achieve ‘Fear Free Veterinary Practice Certification’.

The Fear Free movement was founded in 2016 by US veterinary surgeon Dr Marty Becker.

Marty said: “Just…

The BVA is inviting vet nurses to come to a BVA Congress panel discussion at the London Vet Show about the risks and benefits of neutering dogs, as new evidence suggests the answer might not be as clear cut as previously thought. 

‘Is neutering dogs doing…

According to research conducted by Petplan, 65% of dog owners say they find visits to the vet difficult because of their dog's anxiety. 

25% of owners said they have seen their dog running away on hearing the word 'vet' and 30% have actively avoided…

Ceva Animal Health has launched Happy Snack by Feliway, a liquid snack designed to comfort cats in challenging and unsettling situations.

Happy Snack is described as a light, delicious creamy snack which contains alpha-casozepine, a natural milk protein…

The British Equine Veterinary association has launched 'Hold Your Horses', a free-to-members online CPD course presented by Gemma Pearson RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Behavioural Medicine (Equine), to help equine vet nurses and clients minimise patient…

A study by Gnanadesikan et al, supported by the Waltham Petcare Science Institute and published in Psychoneuroendocrinology has found higher levels of the so-called 'love hormone', oxytocin, in children after they interacted with dogs.

In the study…

International Cat Care has launched the Cat Behavioural Health Programme, an online behaviour course to help veterinary professionals champion cat wellbeing.

Written by 16 internationally renowned cat welfare experts and endorsed by the European Society…

Dômes Pharma has launched Bonqat and Tessie, two products designed to alleviate anxiety in cats and dogs respectively.

Bonqat 50 mg/ml oral solution for cats contains pregabalin, an analgesic, anti-epileptic which has now been licensed for the alleviation…

Ceva Animal Health, maker of Adaptil and Feliway, is holding Pet Anxiety Month this month.

The company has prepared practice marketing materials to support the campaign to educate pet owners on the signs of anxiety in cats and dogs, which are available…

Virbac has launched Zenidog and Zenifel, a range of electricity-free, long-lasting pheromone products designed to help manage stress-related behavioural issues in dogs and cats.

The range includes a spray, collars and diffusers.  

Unlike many other pheromone…

Dômes Pharma has launched Fluoxevet, billed as the first re-engineered fluoxetine for dogs with separation disorders, offering accurate, flexible dosing in a double-divisible, flavoured tablet.

Jonathan Hill, UK country manager  at Dômes Pharma said…

Ceva Animal Health and International Cat Care have released a second season of their free online training videos for vet nurses which demonstrate gentle cat handling techniques to reduce fear and stress.

Season 2 has been launched after a staggering 50…

Purina is hosting a free one-day symposium on recognising and managing stress-related behaviours in dogs on 13 March 2026 in Girona, Spain, with an online option (9am–4pm CET / 8am–3pm GMT).

Focusing on “The Gut-Brain Axis in Practice", the…

Behavet, a UK veterinary behaviour clinic, has launched Behavet Impact, a free initiative designed to help vets and veterinary nurses deliver early behaviour advice in first-opinion settings.

The scheme gives practices access to a dedicated website hosting…

VetPlus has launched ‘On The Move’, a car diffuser designed to reduce anxiety in cats and dogs when they’re travelling.

The diffuser contains a blend of rose, lavender, and chamomile oils, which the company claims provides stress-relieving…

Ceva Animal Health has published a booklet for vet nurses to give pet owners, offering advice about desensitising cats and dogs to fireworks and loud noises.

Long-term help for pet firework fears has been written by clinical pet behaviourist, Charlotte…

The RVC has published - open access - the results of a study investigating the effects of the pandemic on puppies bought in 2020. 

The study¹ took the form of an online survey of over 5,500 owners, which exploring the the early socialisation, health and…

The BSAVA and the British Veterinary Behaviour Association (BVBA) have published a Q&A for veterinary nurses to give pet owners to help them prepare their pets for return to normal life as lockdown eases.

The information has been made available amid concerns…

Ceva Animal Health has acquired ThunderWorks, which makes a range of calming products for cats and dogs, including the ThunderShirt calming wrap.

The company says the acquisition is a natural fit for its behavioural range and will bolster its Adaptil portfolio…

The BSAVA has added a behaviour course to its Veterinary Nurse Merit Awards (VNMA), in response to feedback from veterinary nurses.

The new course equates to 50 CPD hours and is delivered entirely online to give busy vet nurses the flexibility to fit…

Ceva Animal Health and the University of Lincoln are looking for puppies that are less than 12 weeks old to take part in a behaviour study, and are offering veterinary nurses a £10 voucher for every animal recruited.

The placebo-controlled study…

Ceva Animal Health, maker of Feliway, is hosting a free webinar about handling cats in veterinary practice, presented by the veterinary behaviourist, Dr Sarah Heath BVSc Dip.ECAWBM(BM) CCAB FRCVS (pictured right).

The webinar, titled 'Creating a positive…

Ceva Animal Health, maker of Adaptil and Feliway, has made March 'Pet Anxiety Month'.

Pet Anxiety Month aims to educate pet owners about the signs of anxiety in cats and dogs, help them identify the causes, and encourage them to take steps to…

Virbac has announced the launch of Zenifel, a feline facial pheromone plug-in diffuser billed as the first and only alternative to the current market leader.

Zenifel contains synthetic feline facial pheromones which imitate the facial F3 pheromone which…

Ceva Animal Health has launched a month-long TV advertising campaign for its veterinary behaviour product, Adaptil, in the run up to the fireworks season.

Running throughout October, the campaign is designed to raise awareness among dog owners of how…