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World’s First Vaccine Against Canine Flu is Announced

The first vaccine against canine influenza virus (CIV) has been announced following the grant a conditional product license by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), for use by veterinarians in the United States.
“Canine influenza is a highly contagious respiratory infection that has a significant impact on dogs housed in shelters, kennels and communal facilities,” said [...]

Spot-On Flea and Tick Control Treatments Under the Spotlight Amidst Pet Poisoning Claims

The ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has today released data concerning the use of ’spot-on’ flea and tick control treatments and their potential to cause illness and death in some pets.
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Think You’d Like a Career as a Pro Dog Trainer?

New Masters in clinical animal behaviour launched at Lincoln: A new Masters programme is being launched at the University of Lincoln to produce the next generation of problem pet gurus.
The MSc in Clinical Animal Behaviour will equip students with the knowledge and skills to diagnose and manage the root causes of bad behaviour in cantankerous [...]

24% of Young Vets Do Not Have an Employment Contract

In a survey of its young graduate members the British Veterinary Association’s Young Vet Network (YVN) has found that only 76% had a contract of employment, leaving many exposed and less able to defend themselves should a problem arise during their employment.
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Pet Food Myths Busted!

What you should and shouldn’t feed your pets
Many of us feed our pets what we think they like as opposed to what is right for them. The Pet Food Manufacturers Association are keen to dispel some of these common myths and set the record straight for pet owners everywhere.
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Animal Health Trust Mourns the Loss of “Remarkable” Ophthalmologist

Dr Keith Barnett OBE
19th April 1929 – 10th March 2009
Dr Keith Barnett, who died aged 79, has been described as a “remarkable and wonderful man” by his colleagues. He dedicated his life to ophthalmology. He had a special interest in hereditary eye disease and, despite officially retiring in 1996, returned to the Animal Health Trust [...]

Dogs Trust Ireland Appoints Exec Director

6 months into building Dogs Trust Dublin Rehoming Centre new “face of Ireland” is appointed
Dogs Trust dog welfare charity is delighted to announce the appointment of Mark Beazley as Executive Director of Dogs Trust Ireland. Mark’s extensive experience and knowledge in the animal welfare world will be a huge asset to the charity’s presence in [...]

K9 Media Announces British Pet Industry Awards

K9 Magazine, the British-based lifestyle magazine for dog lovers, today announces it is to go monthly with a multi-media, digital edition of the popular pet title.
Launching in May 09, K9 Magazine’s all-new digital will encompass a fully interactive reader/viewer/listener experience bringing the subject matter to life with great articles, videos, audio and the same great [...]

Is My Vet Ripping Me Off?

There’s a lot of talk about recently about whether vets are ‘fleecing’ their trusting, loyal customers aka you and me, ordinary dog owners.
An ITV programme this week left many in little doubt, vets are profiting from the nation’s animal lovers.
Well I wanted to just try and condense my feelings on this issue because I think [...]

RCVS ‘Concerned’ About Portrayal of Vets in ITV Pets Uncovered

I’d like to try and find some good in that horrific and incredibly one-sided documentary ‘Pedigree Dogs Exposed’; the shocking and distressing look into canine breeding in the UK.
~ Marc Abraham
The Kennel Club’s veterinary advisor, Marc Abraham, an outspoken critic of the BBC’s hard-hitting Pedigree Dogs Exposed documentary - accusing it of being ‘one-sided’ - [...]

Vets ‘Concerned’ for Future of Pet Travel Scheme

The British Veterinary Association remains concerned about the future of the Pet Travel Scheme and believes that the current arrangements are an important tool in balancing the movement of animals with the risk of spreading zoonotic diseases.
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New Veterinary Clinic Launched in Bristol

A new veterinary clinic, including the original clinical services and the diagnostic laboratories of the University of Bristol’s Vet School, was launched last week [March 1]. Bristol is the first university to run its clinical services in this way.
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Tonight With Trevor McDonald: Are Pet Owners Being Ripped Off by Their Vets?

Nearly half of all British households have a pet – with the favourite being the loveable pooch. But if you’re like Tonight presenter Jonathan Maitland, whose dog Monty costs £2000 a year to keep, it may feel like the bills are excessive. K9 Media
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‘Criminal’ Vet is Restored to Veterinary Register

A veterinary surgeon from County Down has been restored to the Register of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons following a hearing of the Disciplinary Committee of the RCVS on 26 February 2009.
Mr Seamus Michael Fegan, of 16 Bridge Road, Warren Point, County Down, had been removed from the Register in March 2003, having been [...]

Dog World - The Best Canine Newspaper by Some Distance

A couple of weeks ago we ran a link to an excellent interview conducted by the canine newspaper, Dog World who spoke in detail to Caroline Kisko of the Kennel Club and RSPCA chief vet Mark Evans.
As the dog industry newspaper renowned for its attention to high quality journalism and balanced coverage of a variety [...]

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