The BSAVA has published the results of a survey which shows that technology used to mitigate the effects of lockdown may lead to long term, beneficial changes to the way practices operate. 

Over 25% of the 1001 veterinary professionals who responded felt…

A new study from the Royal Veterinary College has found that the most common health problem in dogs is dental disease, closely followed by ear infections and obesity. 

The study was part of the RVC’s VetCompass programme which include anonymised veterinary…

A survey run jointly by Veterinary Woman and the Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons has revealed the impact of the menopause on veterinary working life.

250 mainly menopausal-aged veterinary surgeons and nurses took part in the survey. 

Over 80% said…

A new study, published in the latest issue of the Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP), has found that the addition of antacid treatment during the pre- and postoperative period for brachycephalic dogs undergoing surgery may result in a faster and greater…

A new study, published open access in the latest issue of the Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP), found that 68% of portable electronic devices (PEDs) used by veterinary staff were contaminated with Staphylococci, including both vancomycin and oxacillin…

New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that flat-faced dogs and spaniels, amongst others, are more prone to keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), aka ‘dry eye’.

The study¹ was led by the RVC’s VetCompass Programme and…

Ceva Animal Health is urging veterinary nurses to take feline blood pressure readings more often, after a study showed that 40% of cats over seven years old may be hypertensive.

The statistic came to light as a result of Ceva's Mercury Challenge¹, in…

The British Hen Welfare Trust (BHWT) is launching a forum to facilitate research into the welfare of pet chickens.

According to the charity, hens have been badly neglected by the world of evidence-based academic research, with only two known papers written…

The RSPCA has released new figures which show that between 2016 and 2020, 63,881 incidents of intentional harm involving dogs were reported to the charity's cruelty line: 34 a day or more than one every hour across England and Wales. 

The figures, published…

The Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP) has published a new study which it says supports the use of weekly proteinuria monitoring during the first month of masitinib treatment for neoplasia.

The study, titled “Development and progression of proteinuria…

A new study, conducted by Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) in collaboration with the Waltham Petcare Science Institute, has identified the impact of the pandemic on equine welfare and called for new guidelines for use in the event of future pandemics.…

VetSurgeon.org and VetNurse.co.uk are holding a quick snap survey of vets and nurses to discover what percentage of calls made to veterinary general practices out of hours are genuine emergencies, what percentage could wait (or should have been seen during…

IVC Evidensia has announced plans to expand its support for those of its vet nurses who want to do clinical research work.

The company has set up the Group Veterinary Medical Board (GVMB) Research Fund to offer practical support and financial assistance.

A survey carried out by VetSurgeon.org and VetNurse.co.uk has found that over 70% of the calls from pet owners to veterinary surgeons after hours are unnecessary.

For the survey, veterinary surgeons and nurses were asked: "Thinking about the last time…

The Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP) has published the first study to document the histopathological frequency of hepatobiliary diseases in a large cohort of dogs in the United Kingdom.

The researchers hope that the study will help to increase a veterinary…

Building on research undertaken by VetNurse.co.uk and VetSurgeon.org in 2017, the RCVS Mind Matters initiative has published the results of a survey which found that 96% of student and newly qualified veterinary nurses feel that bullying and incivility…

Researchers in the US have shown it is possible to detect skin conditions in dogs using canine activity trackers. 

The research was carried out by the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine Center for Outcomes Research and Epidemiology,…

Animalcare is conducting a survey of registered veterinary nurses to share the latest thinking and best practice.

The survey covers things like, owner engagement and compliance, the role of senior pet clinics and the type of educational resources that are…

Vets4Pets has launched Project Listen, a survey to find out what challenges, motivations and experiences veterinary nurses face every day, and what the company might to do lead positive change in the sector. 

The findings will be published in a freely-available…

A new study conducted by Mars Petcare and published in The Veterinary Journal has shown that smaller breeds of dogs, such as Dachshunds and Toy Poodles, are generally more predisposed to periodontal disease than larger breeds, such as German Shepherds…

The RCVS has launched a survey for EU vets and nurses to share how Brexit has affected them.

The survey asks EU nationals about their experience of practising in the UK since the referendum and will seek to find out what their career expectations and…

The Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons has opened its 2021 Salary Survey and is inviting everyone in the profession, in clinical or non-clinical roles, from vets and nurses to support staff and those in industry, to take part.

The SPVS Salary Survey…

A study published in the latest issue of the Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP) has revealed that the evidence base for recommending any one treatment for keratomalacia in dogs and/or cats over another is very weak. 

In the study titled “Outcomes of…

Animalcare has released the results of a survey in which 60% of respondents said a lack of time / staffing levels were the main barriers to setting up senior pet clinics. 

The survey was carried out to get an insight into how practices are currently helping…

Vet nurses who conduct consultations on senior dog preventative healthcare treatment are being asked to take part in a BSAVA PetSavers Old Age Pets survey to shape the development of a guidance tool to support the care of senior dogs.

BSAVA PetSavers is funding…