Category Archives: Pet Health

Animal Welfare Foundation welcomes three new trustees

29 December 2017

AWF trustees provide strategic direction to the vet-led charity, ensure its financial stability, and safeguard its brand and reputation

Three veterinary surgeons working in practice, business, academia and education, amongst other areas, are the new trustees appointed to the board of the Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF), the charity announced today.

Farm animal vet and Origin...

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Vets commend Government on new puppy welfare plans

22 December 2017

With responsible breeding and pet ownership among vets' priorities, BVA welcomes the Government's proposed legislation to crack down on unscrupulous breeders

The Government today (22 December) announced that legislation to crack down on unscrupulous breeders and illegal puppy smuggling could be introduced in early 2018.

The proposals under consideration include compulsory licensing for anyone...

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Vets warn pet owners of edible Christmas hazards

18 December 2017

Chocolate poisoning remains the top cause of toxic ingestion in dogs over Christmas, followed by raisin or sultana poisoning.

81% of vets across the UK saw at least one case of toxic ingestion in pets during the 2016 festive period, reveal findings from a survey released today, prompting the British Veterinary Association (BVA) to...

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Vets ask pet owners to start fireworks prep early

12 October 2017

At 150dB, fireworks can be as loud as a jet engine causing many pets distress

With Bonfire Night (5 November) fast approaching, we're encouraging owners to start easing their pets into the fireworks season to prevent possible distress.

At 150 decibels, fireworks can be as loud as a jet engine and, with dogs, cats...

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