The veterinary dermatologist Sue Paterson has launched Virtual Vet Derms , an online advice service which aims to give general practitioners the advice they need to manage cases within their own practice, without the need for referral. Virtual Vet...

Eastcott Referrals in Swindon has become the first practice in the UK to use a jaw reconstruction technique in dogs that uses prosthetic titanium implants created on a 3D printer. The practice's dentistry and oral surgery team, led by Peter Southerden...

Improve International has announced that it will launch a distance learning version of its Small Animal Medicine Postgraduate Certificate (PgC) programme, in January 2019. The company says that the 20 module medicine programme, covering all of the...

Protexin Veterinary has launched Pro-Kolin Advanced, a new gastrointestinal support product for dogs and cats. Protexin says Pro-Kolin Advanced contains beneficial micro-organisms, several prebiotic sources, an optimal level of a dual-source binding...

Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists has revealed the results of some research indicating that Alabama Rot, acka* Cutaneous Renal and Glomerular Vasculopathy, is a seasonal condition. The UK has now seen a total of 169 confirmed cases of Alabama...

The RVC has published a new study which has revealed several risk factors for canine lipomas, fatty masses which because of their large size and rapid growth often cause extreme and long-term anxiety to the owners of affected dogs. The College says...

Dechra Animal Health has published the results of a study which found that antibiotic use was reduced by 43% in beef calves treated with Solacyl, its oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID). The company says this means that using Solacyl as an...

J.A.K Marketing has announced the arrival of the MPS Head Cover , a new alternative to the Elizabethan collar which certainly looks more comfortable and appears to offer patients greater freedom of movement. The machine-washable wound/bandage protector...

Forte Healthcare, the UK and Ireland distributor of Cartrophen Vet, has announced two free 45-minute CPD webinars about canine osteoarthritis taking place on 23 rd October and 6 th November at 8:00pm. On 23 rd October, Dr Hannah Capon MA Vet MB MRCVS...

To celebrate it's 50th birthday, Royal Canin is offering veterinary practices a special promotion until November: 'Try Wet when you Buy Dry' on selected feline diets. If you buy 12 bags from the listed Veterinary Care Nutrition and Satiety...

Ceva Animal Health has announced that nominations are now open for its Animal Welfare Awards 2019. The awards, which have in the past recognised the welfare achievements of veterinary surgeons, nurses and animal welfare professionals, will this year...

Virbac has announced that the European Medicines Agency has granted a 3 year duration of immunity for the feline leukaemia component of both Leucogen and Leucofeligen vaccines, when given after the primary course and first annual booster. Leucogen...

Hipra has announced the launch of a new, single-dose presentation of Eravac, its monovalent vaccine for the prevention of rabbit haemorrhagic disease type 2 (RHD-2) for pet rabbits. Eravac is an injectable emulsion ready for administration without...