The RVC has published a new VetCompass study which has concluded that prescribing antibiotics or nutraceuticals at first presentation of uncomplicated diarrhoea in dogs causes no difference in clinical resolution of these cases.

The study¹ suggests that…

MSD has launched Bovilis Nasalgen-C, an intranasal live bovine coronavirus (BCoV) vaccine, in the UK.

Bovilis Nasalgen-C can be used for the active immunisation of calves from the day of birth onwards to reduce clinical signs of upper respiratory tract…

The Purina Institute is to host the Microbiome Forum Virtual Event, online from 3:00pm - 6:30pm on the 15th and 16th November, when it will share the latest research into the dog and cat microbiome, translating it into practical interventions for practising…

Boehringer Ingelheim has launched Senvelgo (velagliflozin oral solution), a once-daily oral treatment for diabetes that cat owners can give with a small amount of food or directly into the cat’s mouth. 

Boehringer says Senvelgo controls blood sugar…

Dechra (the maker of Vetoryl) has launched 'Prime Suspects', a nationwide campaign to raise awareness of Cushing’s syndrome amongst dog owners and drive them to vet practices for diagnosis and treatment.

The company points to a survey of 1000…

CVS has reported the results of a clinical improvement project it ran in 105 of its first opinion small animal practices to increase screening for hypertension in older cats.

According to the company, participating practices more than doubled the number…

Dechra has launched Cyclofin, an injectable single-dose solution for acute bovine respiratory disease (BRD) caused by oxytetracycline-sensitive Mannheimia (Pasteurella) haemolytica and Pasteurella multocida where an anti-inflammatory and anti-pyretic effect…

Dechra has sponsored two hour-long sessions at this year's Virtual Veterinary Conference 2024, which is free of charge and takes place from Monday 5th to Friday 9th February.

The first, hosted by Sam Taylor, head of veterinary specialists at ISFM (International…

Following the launch of two oral hypoglycaemic agents (SGLT2-inhibitors) for feline diabetes, Bexacat (bexagliflozin, Elanco) in the US and Senvelgo (Velagliflozin, Boehringer) in the UK and US, BSAVA Congress will be hosting a talk to explore how they…

Dechra has launched Pergocoat, for the treatment of Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID), aka equine Cushing’s disease.

Pergocoat contains pergolide, a long-acting dopamine receptor agonist.

It is available in 0.5mg (off-white) and 1mg (yellow…

VetPlus has launched a powdered version of Kaminox, its potassium supplement for cats and dogs. 

Kaminox contains potassium gluconate and B-vitamins to help dogs affected by hypokalaemia.  

Originally released as an oral liquid supplement, Vetplus says this…

Dechra has launched a Cushing’s treatment and monitoring app to support owners prescribed Vetoryl for their dog.

The free app is designed to help to track changes and improvements in a dog’s health during treatment. 

The app uses questionnaires…

CVS is running a nation-wide clinical improvement project to increase the use of the RVC’s Diabetic Clinical Score (DCS).

The Diabetic Clinical Score is a quick, standardised scoring system to record the clinical signs of diabetes in a patient,…

Dechra has launched ‘They’ve got Cushing’s. You’ve got us’ marketing campaign to highlight the company’s support for Vetoryl.

Across Europe, the company has over 30 technical experts who get over 2,500 technical calls…

Horiba is hosting a webinar about infectious lower respiratory tract disease in cats and dogs, presented by Amanda Paul FRCVS, on Thursday 11th July at 7:30pm.

Amanda originally studied and worked in Australia where she undertook a residency in small…

CVS is embarking on a new study to investigate and document the clinical and clinicopathological features, treatments and outcomes of colitis in UK adult horses.

A team of researchers led by Tim Mair, CVS Equine Veterinary Director and Specialist in b…

Dechra has launched Lodisure, a 1mg chicken-flavoured amlodipine tablet for the treatment of feline hypertension. 

Available in packs of 56 (4 x 14 tablet blister packs), Lodisure tablets are divisible for accurate dosing.

The recommended starting dose…

DEFRA has granted a permit allowing the use of Bultavo 3, Boehringer Ingelheim's new vaccine against bluetongue virus serotype 3 in sheep and cattle. 

The current strain of bluetongue emerged in the Netherlands in 2023 and spread rapidly, infecting…

BEVA has launched a collection of resources for vets about equine infectious diseases.

The new resources include:

• A tool to check endemic and exotic infectious differentials for various presenting signs
• Clinical pathway tools for cases presenting with…

Virbac has been appointed as the exclusive distributor of Syvazul BTV3, a bluetongue vaccine made by Spanish pharmaceutical company, Syva, the first doses of which have already arrived in the UK.

The announcement came hot on the heels of announcements…

Dechra has launched Furosoral for the initial treatment or maintenance therapy of conditions associated with fluid build-up in cats and dogs.

Furosoral contains furosemide and is indicated for the treatment of hydrothorax, hydropericardium, ascites and…

Virbac has launched Trilotab, the first chewable, flavoured and divisible trilostane tablet to treat Cushing’s syndrome in dogs.

Trilotab is licensed for the treatment of pituitary-dependent hypercortisolism (PDH) caused by an adrenocorticotrophic…

Virbac, makers of the recently-launched Trilotab (trilostane) is hosting a free CPD webinar about Cushing's syndrome in dogs tomorrow, Tuesday 26th November, at 8:00pm. 

Despite being one of the most common endocrine diseases in dogs, affecting approximately…

Dechra is running a series of six 30-45 minute webinars about Cushing's in dogs, starting on Tuesday 10th December.

The webinars will be presented by Professor Ian Ramsey, Ellen Behrend, Joezy Griffin, Professor Jill Maddison and Imogen Schofield.

Dechra has launched Felimazole Oral Solution 5mg/ml (thiamazole) for the stabilisation of hyperthyroidism in cats prior to surgical thyroidectomy and for the long-term treatment of feline hyperthyroidism.

The new presentation is honey-flavoured and is…