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    RCVS extends deadline for award nominations

    The RCVS has extended the deadline for nominations for the RCVS Queen's Medal to 31 January, to allow time for the nominations paperwork to be completed on return from the Christmas and New Year break. RCVS CEO Nick Stace said: "We received more enquiries...
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    Practices urged to enter PR Award

    Veterinary Practices are being urged to come forward and enter their PR campaigns for this year's Veterinary Marketing Association (VMA) PR Award for 2013. The aim of the PR Award is to recognise the value that media and public relations can add to...
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    AHT calls for help with Cushing's study

    The Animal Health Trust is calling for all small animal practitioners to help with a prospective survey study on breed differences in clinical features in canine hyperadrenocorticism. The Trust is asking vets that diagnose a case of spontaneous hyperadrenocorticism...
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    Petplan named No.1 by pet owners

    Petplan has been voted Best Insurance Provider in the seventh annual Your Cat and Your Dog Product Awards. This is the sixth consecutive year Your Cat and Your Dog readers have voted Petplan number one, in response to a survey completed by thousands...
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    Ringing endorsement for Comfortis from European dermatologists

    Elanco has announced the results of a survey it conducted amongst European dermatology diplomates which found that nearly 90% of them consider Comfortis (spinosad) is the first choice of flea control for cats and dogs. The research was conducted at...
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    Boehringer launches Seraquin dispensing strips

    Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica has launched trial size Seraquin dispensing strips so clients can try a week's supply of the veterinary joint support supplement for cats and dogs. Rob Lucy, brand manager for Seraquin, said: "With 9 out of 10 dogs and...
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    Royal Canin launches new obesity diets

    Royal Canin has announced the launch of two new veterinary diets designed to tackle obesity in cats and dogs. 'Satiety Small Dog' is for adult dogs with an ideal weight up to 10kg. 'Satiety Wet' has been developed for those dogs who prefer wet food...
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    New study helps identify post-anaesthetic colic risk

    A new US colic study, published in Equine Veterinary Journal (EVJ), in partnership with the American Association of Equine Practitioners, has identified various risk factors, including delayed faecal output and increasing blood lactate, associated with...
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    New research shows your dog really does understand you

    A study published in Current Biology has demonstrated that there are remarkable similarities in the way that dog and human brains respond to sound, and that dog brains, like those of people, are also sensitive to acoustic emotional cues. Lead by Attila...
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    Vet Charity Challenge 2014 to take place in Wiltshire

    Organisers of The Vet Charity Challenge, which last year raised £50,000 for charity, have announced that the event will take place Saturday 27th September 2014 in Pewsey, near Marlborough, Wiltshire. The event consists of teams of four walking/running...
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    New online sheep worming decision tree

    Novartis Animal Health has launched 'The Wormer Decision Tree', an online tool to help veterinary surgeons in giving sheep farmers the most up-to-date advice about worming. Lesley Stubbings, SCOPS representative and Independent Sheep Consultant said...
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    Dechra launches new ketamine-based anaesthetic

    Dechra Veterinary Products has launched Anesketin, an anaesthetic licensed for cats, dogs and horses. Anesketin contains ketamine 100mg/ml solution for injection and is indicated for induction of anaesthesia. In cats, it can also be used as a sole...
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    Charity publishes pet euthanasia advice leaflet

    The Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) has produced a leaflet which guides pet owners through the euthanasia decision making process. The leaflet 'Saying goodbye - the ultimate kindness' explains why euthanasia may be the most caring option, the choices...
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    Zoetis launches new treatment for pruritus in dogs

    Zoetis has announced the launch of Apoquel (oclacitinib maleate), a new treatment for pruritus associated with canine allergic dermatitis and the clinical manifestations of atopic dermatitis. Uniquely, the new treatment inhibits the JAK enzyme...
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    Ceva launches ectoparasiticide for dogs

    Ceva Animal Health has launched Vectra 3D, a broad spectrum topical ectoparasiticide for dogs which is effective against fleas, ticks and flies. Vectra 3D contains a formulation of a brand new active called dinotefuran, pyriproxyfen and permethrin...
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    Survey shows 85% dogs unprotected against lungworm

    Bayer Animal Health has announced the results of a survey 1 which shows that despite 80% of dog owners being aware of lungworm ( Angiostrongylus vasorum ), 85% of dogs remain unprotected against the parasite. The survey, which was carried out amongst...
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    Novartis launches atopic dermatitis awareness campaign

    Novartis Animal Health has announced the launch of a campaign to improve awareness of and improve education about atopic dermatitis (AD), to coincide with the 10th anniversary of Atopica. As part of the campaign, the company is inviting veterinary...
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    Vetsonic takes Cavalesse from Elanco

    Vetsonic has taken over the marketing of Cavalesse, the oral nutritional supplement for horses that are prone to skin allergies, such as sweet itch. Cavalesse contains a formulation of water-soluble vitamins and minerals, administered daily via...
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    Zoetis launches practice-branded reminder app

    Zoetis has launched PetDialog and HorseDialog, the only treatment reminder apps for pet and horse owners which veterinary practices can customise with their own branding. The app is downloadable from the Apple and Android app stores, but is only accessible...
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    Sogeval launches veterinary marbofloxacin

    Sogeval has launched Efex, a marbofloxacin tablet designed for veterinary use. Efex tablets are available in three blister pack sizes of 10mg, 40mg and 100mg that break into halves for cats and halves and quarters for dogs, facilitating accurate dosing...
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    Purina offers new gastrointestinal support pack for practices

    Purina has launched a range of services and support materials to help veterinary professionals approach the subject of nutrition with owners. The Gastrointestinal Support Pack includes a GI handbook, "lunch and learn" educational sessions, a diagnostic...
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    VBF campaigns to get a sticker in every practice

    The Veterinary Benevolent Fund has launched a new campaign to get a sticker displaying the organisation's helpline telephone number for veterinary professionals in every practice. The charity has produced a video which explains why. http://vimeo...
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    Kennel Club recognises new breed of pedigree dog

    The Kennel Club has announced that it now recognises the Portuguese Pointer, bringing the total number of recognised pedigree breeds in the UK to 212. The Portuguese Pointer is only the second new breed to be recognised by the Kennel Club in the last...
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    Vétoquinol launches joint support products

    Vétoquinol has launched Flexadin, a new range of joint support products for cats and dogs with osteoarthritis (OA) Robert Simpson, Flexadin Product Manager said: "This new range is made up of two products: Flexadin Plus and Flexadin Advanced, both...
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    Bimeda launches meloxicam for large animals

    Bimeda has launched Recocam, a 20mg/ml meloxicam preparation licensed for use as a single injection course in cattle, horses and pigs. Bimeda's Head of Technical Services, Padraig Hyland MVB said: "Meloxicam's anti-inflammatory credentials and safety...