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New research indicates Lyme disease risk underestimated

Ticks infected with the bacteria that cause Lyme disease may be considerably more prevalent in the UK than recent estimates indicate, according to new research from the University of Bristol that used...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:01 AM

RCVS charity to fund research into feline rotavirus and equine gut bacteria

The RCVS Charitable Trust has made two 'Blue Sky' grants of £20,000 each for research into feline rotavirus and equine gut bacteria. One award has been made to Allison German and Kenton Morgan...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:54 AM

Aldosterone symposium now online

Ceva Animal Health has published video recordings of its second ' Human and Veterinary Crosstalk Symposium on Aldosterone' . Over 100 world experts in human and veterinary cardiology from 15 different...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Fri, 16 Dec 2011 9:30 AM

Webinar to reveal what owners want from their vet

Elanco Companion Animal Health - maker of Comfortis, the flea treatment for dogs - is hosting an online evening webinar on Tuesday 10th January to highlight what pet owners want from their vets. The free...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Thu, 15 Dec 2011 4:24 PM

Princess Anne opens RVC's new centre

Her Royal Highness Princess Anne has opened the Royal Veterinary College's new Teaching and Research Centre. The Centre - at the college's Hawkshead Campus in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire - will...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:27 PM

New disease surveillance network under development

The BSAVA has announced a partnership with the University of Liverpool to develop a national UK disease surveillance network for companion animals. Originally established in 2008, the Small Animal Veterinary...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Fri, 25 Nov 2011 4:46 PM

NHS heart hospital prescribes dogs for coronary patients

Dogs Trust , the UK's largest dog welfare charity, has teamed up with leading cardiac rehabilitation experts at Harefield Hospital to help patients in their final phase of coronary recovery. The recovery...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Tue, 08 Nov 2011 5:00 AM

Vets prefer branded treatments

UK veterinary surgeons strongly prefer recommending branded treatments, according to a survey conducted by specialist advertising agency Masius . The survey, conducted amongst members of www.vetsurgeon...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Thu, 03 Nov 2011 3:44 PM

Latest flea facts from Elanco

Elanco (maker of Comfortis) has released the results of a survey of 1006 dog owners which showed that nearly half are not aware that turning on their central heating can cause pupal fleas to hatch and...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Wed, 26 Oct 2011 4:30 PM

'Preventers' keep spending on their pets

Pet owners who believe in preventative healthcare have maintained or increased the money they spend on their pets this year, and 84% visited their vet at least once in 2010, up from 78% in 2007, according...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Thu, 20 Oct 2011 3:57 PM

Fibre first for furries, say vets and nurses

A survey of 246 veterinary surgeons and nurses attending a lunch and learn webinar sponsored by Supreme Petfoods has revealed that they rate high fibre as the most important factor in making a recommendation...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Mon, 03 Oct 2011 1:40 PM

Vets asked to help recruit owners for CKD survey

VetSurgeon.org member Dr Sarah Caney's company, Cat Professional, is conducting a survey of owner experiences of caring for cats with chronic kidney disease and is looking for practices to help recruit...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Wed, 14 Sep 2011 8:43 AM

Merial / VetSurgeon survey shows nutraceuticals valued by vets

Merial has released the results of a survey - carried out in conjunction with VetSurgeon.org - into the use of nutraceuticals for the management of canine joint problems. The company says the total market...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Tue, 06 Sep 2011 1:00 PM

Leaving the litter early boosts risk of behavioural problems

New research published online by the Veterinary Record suggests that puppies separated from their litters early are significantly more likely to develop potentially problematic behaviours as adults than...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:30 PM

Dog owners pained by risk of medication

Vetoquinol has released the second set of results from a survey of over 1000 dog owners which the company says has revealed some surprising findings on owner attitudes to pain and pain relieving medications...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Fri, 05 Aug 2011 4:05 PM

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