A FREE webinar is being staged by Virbac to present a new cat food which is designed to help tackle feline chronic kidney disease. Vikaly is is described as the world's first two-in-one medicated food for cats and is seen as a breakthrough in managing proteinuria, which is associated with CKD. The event will take place on Tuesday, December 9 at 8pm UK time. Dr Sarah Caney, a recognised specialist in feline medicine, will share a practical and pragmatic approach to diagnosing

BSAVA PetSavers has launched its 2025 Christmas Appeal, with a call to animal lovers across the UK to support their life-changing research into pet health. The campaign is supported by VetPlus, Sustain Insurance Brokers and NationWide Laboratories who have each contributed match funds to the appeal, meaning every donation made by the public during December will be doubled. BSAVA PetSavers has been funding veterinary research for more than 50 years, with over £2.7 million in g

SHEEP farmers are being given the chance to test their flocks for exposure to toxoplasmosis and enzootic abortion two months earlier than normal. MSD Animal Health UK Limited will launch its 2026 FlockCheck diagnostic scheme for sheep farmers across England, Scotland and Wales on December 1. This year, the popular subsidised service is opening earlier than usual to help both early and later lambing flocks identify potential causes of early lamb losses.

SLASHING the amount of waste sent to landfill and a big increase in rubbish being recycled are the highlights of the CVS Care Plan, the group’s Sustainability Report for 2025. The improvements reflect improved segregation and recycling practices that are being led by CVS’  network of Environment Champions across practices, hospitals and other sites.

SPONSORED CONTENT Virbac is proud to announce the launch of Vikaly™, a breakthrough innovation in the management of feline chronic kidney disease (CKD) and the world’s first 2-in-1 medicated food for cats. Vikaly™ integrates the pharmaceutical active ingredient benazepril, for the reduction of proteinuria, into a highly palatable clinical renal diet, offering a convenient, effective and cost-conscious solution to improve treatment compliance.  Vikaly™ is indicated for the nut

A NURSE whose mum lost her life to rabies has played a crucial role in a mass dog vaccination drive in Cambodia, aimed at protecting people and animals from the deadly disease. The project was spearheaded by UK animal charity Worldwide Veterinary Service (WVS), as part of their Mission Rabies project, in collaboration with the Cambodian government. From October 20 to November 2, more than 221,000 dogs received free rabies vaccinations.

Dechra is hosting a canine Cushing’s syndrome webinar on the theme ‘bolder dosing for smarter Cushing’s management’. The event will highlight the principles and objectives of trilostane treatment and provide vets with information to enable them to understand when and how to adjust doses confidently. Presented by Ian Ramsey, professor of small animal medicine at the University of Glasgow, the one-hour webinar will take place at 8pm on Tuesday, December 9.

A GLOBAL animal health specialist has unveiled the Veterinary Green Theatre Checklist which is designed to promote sustainability. The initiative, from Dechra, has been adapted from the Intercollegiate Green Theatre Checklist in human medicine and was unveiled at the recent World Congress of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia in Paris.

A CHARITY which trains dogs to save lives perform by detecting human disease is celebrating the arrival of a very special new litter. Medical Detection Dogs has welcomed four golden retriever labrador cross puppies and is now urgently seeking volunteers to help socialise the future lifesavers. With the right care and training, the dogs could one day help detect serious illnesses such as bowel cancer and Parkinson’s faster and less invasively than other methods.

SPONSORED CONTENT The innovative EVA 23B vacuum autoclave from Eschmann is a must for every veterinary practice. Designed for ease of use, dependability and longevity, it offers both ‘B’ and ‘N’ type cycles with a pre-heat setting that minimises cycle times for optimal workflow efficiency. It is also available with the comprehensive Care & Cover package, helping to optimise efficiency and longevity. It’s also the top choice of autoclave for veterinary practices nationwide. Bu

FIRST opinion companion animal practices run by CVS are improving the use of a wide range of veterinary diagnostic equipment as part of a new clinical improvement project. CVS has invested £122 million in its sites, facilities, equipment and technology since the start of 2023.

RESEARCHERS at The Pirbright Institute have shown that a needle-free solid dose vaccine can protect pigs against porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) - marking the first time the technology has been proven to work in any species. PRRSV is one of the most economically damaging diseases in pig farming worldwide, with losses estimated to exceed $664 million annually in the USA alone. Current vaccines are not always fully protective.

CEVA Animal Health has joined forces with a cat welfare charity to release a second season of free online training videos.   The company, which will once again team up with International Cat Care (iCatCare), is putting out the videos as part of its FELIWAY Cat Handling Programme. Designed to educate vet professionals about gentle cat handling to reduce fear and stress and enhance feline welfare, season two follows on from the success of the first series.

THE Pet Vet has raised £16,000 in aid of a charity which trains assistance dogs for people affected by a wide range of conditions including MS, Cerebral Palsy and fibromyalgia. As well as disability assistance dogs, Support Dogs also trains autism assistance dogs and epilepsy seizure alert dogs. A total of £8,000 has been raised by The Pet Vet over six months, through in-surgery initiatives and colleague’s individual fundraising activities nationwide. It then matched the amou

ENDELL Equine Hospital has launched a new service which offers a comprehensive and specialist-led approach to the diagnosis, treatment and management of complex equine medical conditions. The Equine Internal Medicine Service is spearheaded by Dr Sonia Gonzalez-Medina, a board-certified American specialist in large animal internal medicine, whose extensive international experience and clinical knowledge bring an added level of excellence to the hospital.

KIN Vet Community has announced a new addition to its network of practices across the south and east of England. The Elizabeth Smith Veterinary Practice at Upper Caldecote, near Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, will join the ranks of the vet-led collective, representing its first presence in the county.

THE VITAL role played by veterinary receptionists and the issues they face when navigating discussions about end-of-life care for pets is being highlighted. The British Veterinary Receptionist Association (BVRA) is meeting in Solihull on September 26, just days before Veterinary Receptionist Appreciation Day on October 1. During the event, Dignipets will be operating a stand with a focus on the pressures faced by receptionists when supporting clients, especially around sensit

PET owners are being invited to honour their lost companions and unite for National Pet Memorial Day. The event, organised by The...

A VETERINARY group has raised more than £85,000 for the Hearing Dogs for Deaf People charity. CVS partnered with the assistance dogs...

One of the world’s leading veterinary imaging pioneers will present the latest advancements to its cutting-edge motion correction...