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Vet to swim Channel for charity

Rob Rayward , an RCVS Orthopaedic Specialist at Davies Veterinary Specialists, Hertfordshire, is preparing to grease up and swim the murky waters of the English Channel this month, to raise funds for the...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Thu, 15 Jul 2010 5:46 PM

Public duped into buying 'farmed' dogs

The UK dog-owning public is being duped into buying dogs from puppy farms says Dogs Trust, the UK's largest dog welfare charity, inadvertently fuelling the cruel trade and potentially landing themselves...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Fri, 08 Jan 2010 10:36 AM

Entries invited for Veterinary Student Clinical Cases Study Awards 2010

Cats Protection and Dogs Trust have launched an awards scheme inviting veterinary students to submit a series of three feline or canine case studies. The Clinical Cases Study Awards 2010 encourage students...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:58 PM

Felicity Kendal fronts Blue Cross BBC Lifeline appeal

The Blue Cross is to be the first animal charity to star in a BBC Lifeline appeal to help raise funds for animals in need. Presented by actress Felicity Kendal and her cocker spaniel George, the short...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Tue, 27 Oct 2009 7:08 PM

Mobile dog blood bank collects first 32 pints

Pet Blood Bank UK (PBBuk) launched its new mobile blood collection unit, donated by Royal Canin, at the University of Nottingham's School of Veterinary Medicine and Science on Wednesday, simultaneously...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Fri, 22 May 2009 3:49 PM

RSPCA reports rise in abandoned animals

The RSPCA has reported that 11,586 animals were abandoned last year. That's more than 30 a day, and an increase of over 57% compared to the 7,347 animals that were abandoned in 2007. Is this a precursor...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:36 AM

Despair for elderly people forced to give up their pets

Research published this week by the Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS), with funding from the Pet Food Manufacturers' Association (PFMA), confirms what many veterinary professionals will already...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Wed, 10 Dec 2008 2:25 PM

BVNA calls for vets and practice managers to get behind National VN Week

It's National Veterinary Nurse Week from 26 th October to 1 st November and vet nurses across the country will be raising awareness of the important job they do in caring for the nation's pets...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Tue, 30 Sep 2008 9:13 AM

RSPCA reports cruelty to animals on the increase

The RSPCA has released the latest figures showing the extent of cruelty to animals in the UK. In 2007, they show a: 34% increase in convictions for cruelty to dogs (1,197 in 2007) 15% increase in convictions...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Sat, 02 Aug 2008 5:20 AM

CEVA produces pack to help practices get involved with Dog Adoption Month

CEVA Animal Health, makers of the natural pheromonatherapy product D.A.P.® - Dog Appeasing Pheromone, is supporting National Dog Adoption Month in August and has produced a ‘how to get involved'...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Fri, 18 Jul 2008 3:07 PM

RSPCA survey. Vets concerned about puppy trafficking

The RSPCA has launched a campaign to try and help stamp out puppy trafficking. As part of the campaign, the charity has released the results of a survey of vets (June 2008) which shows that: 23% of you...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Fri, 18 Jul 2008 2:47 PM

Special offer on Propalin to support The Blue Cross

Vétoquinol has announced plans to raise £10,000 for The Blue Cross pet charity through sales of Propalin, its fast acting treatment for incontinence in dogs. From 1st July to 31st December...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Wed, 18 Jun 2008 8:48 AM

Vote for your favourite veterinary nurse

The Blue Cross is calling for nominations from veterinary practices across the country for its Veterinary Nurse of the Year Award 2008. The annual award is presented at the British Veterinary Nursing Association...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Tue, 17 Jun 2008 1:50 PM

Blue Cross extends veterinary grants

The Blue Cross is offering a lifeline to even more needy pets across the UK following an extension to its successful veterinary grant scheme. Relaunched as “The Blue Cross Veterinary Care Fund”...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Tue, 22 Apr 2008 4:14 PM

BVA AWF launches updated Pets & Poisons Leaflet

The BVA Animal Welfare Foundation (BVA AWF) in conjunction with the Veterinary Poisons Information Service (VPIS) has announced the launch of an update of its popular Pets and Poisons - Keeping Your Animals...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Tue, 15 Apr 2008 3:39 PM

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