Ceva Animal Health is urging veterinary nurses to review which of their elderly feline clients have missed out on routine health checks during the pandemic and may now have undiagnosed hypertension, putting them at risk of retinal damage, strokes and other…

A study published in the April edition of the Journal of Small Animal Practice has found that the Border terrier, the Lhasa apso and Staffordshire bull terrier have increased odds of Cushing’s syndrome compared with crossbreed dogs in the UK primary-practice…

In case you've missed the start of the national celebrations, it's Feline Hypertension Awareness Month (FHAM), which offers an opener for dialogue with pet owners about the impact of hypertension on their cats.

The campaign is being fronted this year…

Purina has published a symposium in which leading experts share the latest on the nutritional and therapeutic management of feline chronic kidney disease (CKD).

The symposium, which offers up to 5 hours of CPD, is now available at: https://purinasymposium2022…

Purina is hosting two free one-hour webinars on feline renal care for veterinary nurses on the 7th and 28th June at 7pm (British Summer Time)

The webinars will provide practical information to help manage renal cases, focusing on the importance of early diagnosis…

Purina has launched the very snappily named Pro Plan Veterinary Diets NF Renal Function Early Care and Pro Plan Veterinary Diets NF Renal Function Advanced Care, designed to meet the nutritional needs of cats in International Renal Interest Society (IRIS…

Nutravet has launched Nutrafibre, a high fibre supplement to support normal anal gland function and digestive health, available exclusively from vets.

Nutrafibre contains high fibre pellets which use a combination of insoluble and soluble plant fibres, probiotic…

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…

The RVC has published two studies which give a greater insight to the 2021 outbreak of feline pancytopenia.

The outbreak, which was widely covered in the media, caused concern amongst cat owners.

The findings of an investigation found a link between high concentrations…

Boehringer Ingelheim has launched a ProZinc toolkit to help vet practices and their clients manage diabetes in cats and dogs.

The toolkit includes a 15-minute CPD webinar: ‘How to best use ProZinc to successfully manage diabetes in cats and dogs’, hosted…

Vita Animal Health has launched Omniflora, a product to support intestinal health in cats and dogs.

Omniflora paste is designed to provide fast acting support in acute digestive upset or strategically ahead of perceived stressful events such as travel…

Dechra, the maker of Mirataz, is hosting a free webinar: ‘Feline pawsative about feline inappetence?’, at 8:00pm tonight.

Presented by Sam Taylor BVetMed(Hons) CertSAM DipECVIM-CA MANZCVS FRCVS, the webinar will also be available to watch on…

Dechra has taken over the distribution of two products designed to support kidney health in senior cats, Porus One and its sister product Add One.

Porus One contains renaltec, a selective absorber that absorbs the precursors of uraemic toxins in the cat…

The Veterinary Surgery in Lowestoft is launching a radioactive iodine therapy service for veterinary practices in the East of England to refer hyperthyroid cats from 5th June.

The service will be run by Dr Eloise Quince BVetMed CertAVP(SAM-F) PgCertVPS…

Dechra has launched Equisolon Jar, a new presentation of its oral prednisone powder for the treatment of severe equine asthma.

Dechra says Equisolon is the only registered oral prednisolone powder that alleviates the inflammation and clinical parameters…

The RVC has published a new VetCompass study which has concluded that prescribing antibiotics or nutraceuticals at first presentation of uncomplicated diarrhoea in dogs causes no difference in clinical resolution of these cases.

The study¹ suggests that…

Boehringer Ingelheim has launched Senvelgo (velagliflozin oral solution), a once-daily oral treatment for diabetes that cat owners can give with a small amount of food or directly into the cat’s mouth. 

Boehringer says Senvelgo controls blood sugar…

Dechra (the maker of Vetoryl) has launched 'Prime Suspects', a nationwide campaign to raise awareness of Cushing’s syndrome amongst dog owners and drive them to vet practices for diagnosis and treatment.

The company points to a survey of 1000…

Dechra has launched Pergocoat, for the treatment of Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID), aka equine Cushing’s disease.

Pergocoat contains pergolide, a long-acting dopamine receptor agonist.

It is available in 0.5mg (off-white) and 1mg (yellow…

VetPlus has launched a powdered version of Kaminox, its potassium supplement for cats and dogs. 

Kaminox contains potassium gluconate and B-vitamins to help dogs affected by hypokalaemia.  

Originally released as an oral liquid supplement, Vetplus says this…

Dechra has launched a Cushing’s treatment and monitoring app to support owners prescribed Vetoryl for their dog.

The free app is designed to help to track changes and improvements in a dog’s health during treatment. 

The app uses questionnaires…

CVS is running a nation-wide clinical improvement project to increase the use of the RVC’s Diabetic Clinical Score (DCS).

The Diabetic Clinical Score is a quick, standardised scoring system to record the clinical signs of diabetes in a patient,…

Dechra has launched ‘They’ve got Cushing’s. You’ve got us’ marketing campaign to highlight the company’s support for Vetoryl.

Across Europe, the company has over 30 technical experts who get over 2,500 technical calls…

CVS is embarking on a new study to investigate and document the clinical and clinicopathological features, treatments and outcomes of colitis in UK adult horses.

A team of researchers led by Tim Mair, CVS Equine Veterinary Director and Specialist in b…

A study published in the Journal of Small Animal Practice has concluded that intravenous fluid therapy may be unnecessary for cats that have given blood.

This, say the authors, could lead to shorter hospitalisation time and less stress for donor cats.