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…

The PDSA is asking vet nurses to take part in the PAW Report, its annual research into pet wellbeing. 

The 2023 PAW Report will assess how lifestyle changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the cost of living crisis have affected the nation’s pets.…

A new study from the Royal Veterinary College has identified the breeds of dog most at risk of cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture, along with other risk factors.

Led by the RVC’s VetCompass Programme, the study included 1,000 CCL rupture cases and a random selection…

Vita Animal Health has published the results of a survey which found that only 41% of dog owners know that Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are prone to heart disease and only 39% felt they would recognise the signs.

The survey of 1,019 dog owners was conducted…

The Royal Veterinary College has published a new study which concludes that owners of epileptic dogs value partnerships of care with their veterinary surgeon, and that owner satisfaction could be improved with more educational resources.

For the study…

Security firm ADT has published an analysis of pet theft crime figures which suggest that if you're a Staffordshire Bull Terrier living in Devon or Cornwall, you might like to hide your identity. 

Staffies were by far the most commonly stolen animal…

Linnaeus reports that last year, it doubled the funding for its Open Access Publication Charge (OAPC) initiative, through which it covers the fees for its associates to publish open access in prominent peer-reviewed veterinary journals.

The Linnaeus OAPC…

A new survey of 2000 dog owners conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Forbes Adviser has found that 29% of dog owners regret buying their dog.

32% said they find dog care to be too restrictive

29% said it would be too difficult to go on holiday

24% said they…

A survey by VetSurgeon.org has found that the majority of veterinary surgeons disagree that they should be allowed to prescribe medication without ever having seen the animal in person or performing a physical exam.

The survey was conducted following…

Dogs Trust has published research showing that 64% of dog owners would find it 'difficult' or 'very difficult' to pay an unexpected vet bill of £500. 

Meanwhile, the BVA has published the results of its latest Voice of the Profession…

The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has published research which sheds light on the frequency, risk factors and linked health problems associated with periodontal disease in pet cats in the UK.

RVC researchers say that the VetCompass study is the large…

The Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons has published its latest annual salary survey, which revealed that the median salary package for an RVN increased by 13%, from £27,000 to £30,500 between 2021 and 2022.

For locum nurses, the growth…

A new study published in Veterinary Surgery has concluded that routine radiographs at follow up did not influence postoperative management of most dogs after MPL surgery in the absence of abnormalities on clinical history or orthopaedic examination.

The…

A study published in the Vet Record has found that rates of ear cropping in dogs seen in vet practices in the UK rose sharply from 2020 to 2021, from a reported two cases per 100,000 consultations, to over 10.

For the study¹, the authors Lucy Norris, Gina…

VetCT has launched a survey to explore opinions on artificial intelligence (AI) in veterinary medicine.

The 10 minute survey seeks to capture the current level of understanding and feelings around the deployment of AI tools across the veterinary industry…

The RCVS and British Veterinary Chronic Illness Support (BVCIS) are asking all vet nurses and student vet nurses to take part in a survey into disability and chronic illness within the veterinary sector.

The aim of the survey is to provide a better understanding…

Researchers from the RVC are calling on registered veterinary nurses and student vet nurses to take part in a 20–25 minute anonymous survey to explore how and why they may experience poor mental health.

Whilst there is extensive research into the…

The Veterinary Marketing Association is inviting veterinary nurses to take part in a survey about veterinary pharmaceutical company reps and whether you think they will still be needed in five years, ahead of a House of Lords debate taking place in June…

The Royal Veterinary College has published research which reveals the most common medical conditions in English Cocker Spaniels.

The VetCompass programme studied 10,313 English Cocker Spaniels from an overall sample of 336,865 UK dogs of all breeds under…

Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists, Axiom Veterinary Laboratories and Finn Pathologists have published a study which reveals the prevalent strains of bacteria in feline urine, and their sensitivity profiles.

For the study, urinalysis results from 2,712 UK…

CVS Equine has carried out an audit of antimicrobial use in its first opinion equine practices, both to better understand prescribing patterns and to create opportunities for further clinical research and guideline development.

Preliminary results, which…

CVS has published the results of some research¹ which found that the most common reason for veterinary nurses to resign is to further their career.

The study looked at the anonymised employment data of 1,642 veterinary nurses working across 418 UK primary…

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has published new data which showed that pet insurance claims topped a record 1bn in 2022: 3,600 new claims amounting to £2.8m every day.

The Association says that the total cost of claims, which was up…

Dechra has published the results of a survey which shows how vets and horse owners could do more to prevent strangles. 

The survey of 50 vets carried out in May this year¹ found that only half of them are recommending strangles vaccination to their clients…

The RCVS Mind Matters Initiative has awarded £20,000 to a research project which will look at whether there is enough mental health education in the student veterinary nursing curriculum.

The grant has been awarded to Dr Faye Didymus and Dr Jackie…