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Aug 31, 20246 min read
Animal assist: the veterinary nurse making a difference in SE Asia
Olivia Pozzan talks to veterinary nurse Casey Woodward about her work with sun bears in south-east Asia... Founder of animal charity...
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Aug 2, 20242 min read
#CelebrateCats this International Cat Day
Global cat welfare charity International Cat Care (iCatCare) is inviting cat professionals and enthusiasts from around the world to join...
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Aug 2, 20245 min read
Is veterinary nursing your future career?
Ever wondered if a career in veterinary nursing is right for you?
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Jun 6, 20242 min read
Animal charities’ reminder to XL bully owners ahead of neutering deadline
XL bully owners need to take action now to ensure they comply with legislation...
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Jun 6, 20243 min read
FAQs – microchipping your cats
As compulsory cat microchipping comes into force, we look at some of the most frequently-asked questions...
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Apr 8, 20242 min read
Life after death: pet tissue donation
Your pet can help another even after it moves on, thanks to the Veterinary Tissue Bank… The loss of a pet is always a very sad time....
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Mar 24, 20242 min read
New association of pet bereavement counsellors
A new Association of Pet Bereavement Counsellors, launched in March 2024, is to introduce (self) governance to those who offer a pet...
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Mar 23, 20243 min read
Purina supports StreetVet as demand soars by over 300%
Purina has announced a programme of support for UK charity StreetVet which “is facing unprecedented demand” for its services. In addition...
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Mar 23, 20245 min read
Urethral obstruction in cats – how to spot it and what to do about it
By April Murphy, RVN, ISFMCert, FN Urethral obstruction is a condition mainly seen in male cats because their urethra is long and narrow,...
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Mar 5, 20241 min read
Out and about – going mobile in Manchester and Cheshire
An enterprising vet has transformed ‘an ordinary van’ into a fully-equipped veterinary surgery, now operating in and around Manchester...
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Mar 5, 20242 min read
Free books for Scottish primary schools
Every Scottish primary school has being given a free copy of Shona the Vet, a picture book written and illustrated by a vet from Moray,...
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Mar 5, 20246 min read
Pet psychics – a veterinary reading
By Dr Chris Shivelton Queen I talk to animals. There, I’ve said it. I’ve always talked to them, ever since I was a young child and still...
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Mar 5, 20244 min read
Neutering my dog – is it always the right thing to do?
How to figure out whether it's best for your dog...
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Mar 1, 20244 min read
Be a virtual vet!
VetVR, created by the team at US-based Leikos Studio, lets you try being a vet in the virtual space...
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Mar 1, 20244 min read
Euthanasia – the last appointment
It’s the saddest trip to the vet. Carrie Kearns details what you can expect and also some ways to deal with the inevitable grief…
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Mar 1, 20242 min read
Arlo bounces back!
When Arlo, a Springer Spaniel, was playing fetch with his owners during their regular Sunday afternoon walk through Jesmond Dene in...
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Mar 1, 20243 min read
Billy is back on his feet!
Chocolate Labradoodle Billy is back on his feet after months of care from specialist vets in Cheshire following a freak fall which left...
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