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veterinaryvoicesuk
- Oct 13
- 7 min
Breeding with brachycephalic dogs, is it time for the UK to follow suit?
The Dutch government accepted the law in 2014, which prohibits the breeding of about 20 short-snouted dog breeds, as defined by the...
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veterinaryvoicesuk
- Sep 14
- 11 min
Vegan Diets are Healthier and Safer for Cats and Dogs – Or Are They?
Back in April 2022, a study made the headlines, after a peer-reviewed analysis of around 2,500 pets found that vegan dogs visit the vet...
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veterinaryvoicesuk
- Aug 27
- 7 min
Itchy Pet? What To Do and What To Feed
Many dog owners know the frustration of having a dog who is constantly itchy. Whether it’s being woken from a sound sleep by a shaking...
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veterinaryvoicesuk
- Jun 27
- 16 min
Brucella Canis in the UK: An Overview
Brucellosis, caused by the bacterium Brucella canis, is a gram-negative bacterium. It is a highly infectious zoonotic disease (which...
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veterinaryvoicesuk
- Jun 25
- 3 min
Linguatula serrata: Tongue worm
Linguatula serrata also known as “tongue worm”, is a pentastomid, more closely related to arthropods (an invertebrate animal of the large...
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veterinaryvoicesuk
- Mar 9
- 5 min
Death By Pain Relief? (Probably Not)
In a recent poll in Veterinary Voices UK 73% of veterinary professionals had experienced owners who had stopped or refused treatment with...
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veterinaryvoicesuk
- Mar 7
- 3 min
The Cat’s Out The Bag
Gum and dental disease, obesity, overgrown nails and flea infestation reported by the RVC as the top disorders in cats, with risks...
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veterinaryvoicesuk
- Jan 14
- 8 min
Brucella and Babesiosis and Rabies, Oh My!
During lockdown, the number of dogs imported (and illegally smuggled) into the UK soared. Veterinary professionals are trying to warn...
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veterinaryvoicesuk
- Dec 21, 2022
- 2 min
Veterinary Voices Hiking Group
2022: The year to walk and talk As 2022 draws to a close, we reflect on a year that has seen some incredible highs and some devastating...
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veterinaryvoicesuk
- Dec 5, 2022
- 3 min
Christmas Toxicity
Christmas is a fun festive time for the family, but it can certainly pose some health risks to our curious pets. Read more below on...
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veterinaryvoicesuk
- Nov 22, 2022
- 4 min
Breeding Beyond Dogs' Limits?
CANINE FERTILITY CLINICS IN THE UK © Naturewatch Foundation 2022 Registered Charity (England & Wales) 1039679 naturewatch.org...
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veterinaryvoicesuk
- Oct 23, 2022
- 2 min
All Creatures Great and Small
This week (20th-24th October) saw the Veterinary Voices Hiking Group gather to hike the Herriot Way. As Herriot once wrote: Animals are...
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veterinaryvoicesuk
- Oct 17, 2022
- 2 min
Avian Influenza: Prevention Zone Declared Across Great Britain
An Avian influenza Prevention Zone has been declared across Great Britain making it a legal requirement for all bird keepers to follow...
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veterinaryvoicesuk
- Sep 21, 2022
- 6 min
Is My Rescue A 'Red Flag'?
Buying, adopting, importing or rescuing dogs (or any pet) can be a minefield. There are many things to consider so that we make sure we...
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veterinaryvoicesuk
- Sep 13, 2022
- 6 min
Body Condition Scoring
78% of Veterinary professionals have seen an increase in obesity in the last two years. Obesity is a huge problem in our nation's pets...
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veterinaryvoicesuk
- Sep 6, 2022
- 2 min
My Dog Needs Surgery, But I Am Worried About the Anaesthetic!
A new VetCompass study aimed to help owners quantify the real risk of anaesthesia in dogs, and the good news? It is very low risk. The...
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veterinaryvoicesuk
- Aug 11, 2022
- 2 min
Veterinary Voices UK Joins Forces With Vet: Stay, Go or Diversify
Get Saturday the 15th of October in your diary and join us in London OR online! Join us for a incredible summit aimed at inspiring career...
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veterinaryvoicesuk
- Jul 5, 2022
- 3 min
Dominance Debunked
The term 'dominance' can be used by a number of pet owners and pet professionals, but under some circumstances this theory can be used in...
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veterinaryvoicesuk
- Jun 29, 2022
- 2 min
How Cat Friendly Is Your Home?
Several diseases as well as unwanted feline behaviors have been associated with stressful environmental situations. Providing an...
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