Linguatula serrata also known as “tongue worm”, is a pentastomid, more closely related to arthropods (an invertebrate animal of the large...

In a recent poll in Veterinary Voices UK 73% of veterinary professionals had experienced owners who had stopped or refused treatment with...

Gum and dental disease, obesity, overgrown nails and flea infestation reported by the RVC as the top disorders in cats, with risks...

During lockdown, the number of dogs imported (and illegally smuggled) into the UK soared. Veterinary professionals are trying to warn...

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...

An Avian influenza Prevention Zone has been declared across Great Britain making it a legal requirement for all bird keepers to follow...

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...

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...

Several diseases as well as unwanted feline behaviors have been associated with stressful environmental situations. Providing an...

We can no longer ignore the dangerous health conditions of flat faced breeds - it is time to take action and be accountable for our dogs...

The UK Animal Welfare Regulations stipulates that dogs cannot be used for breeding if their health, genotype and phenotype are likely to...

NEW TOOL CREATED TO HELP OWNERS CHOOSE HEALTHY DOGS As research suggests shockingly shorter life spans for some flat-faced dogs In the...

New research from the Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) VetCompass programme, using analysis from a random sample of 30,563 dogs, now...

Rapeseed is beginning to flower - the fields look absolutely beautiful and it can be tempting to allow your dogs to run through the...

You have just obtained a puppy! A lovely new family member. You want to give them the best start to life and they've had their veterinary...

Pam Mosedale The implementation of a ‘just’ culture in responding to veterinary adverse events allows for a more reflective approach,...

Robyn J Lowe & Danny Chambers People working within Veterinary Medicine are among the most diligent of any industry, mistakes occur not...

Being mindful on dog walks so everyone can enjoy the great outdoors Walking our dogs is great mental and physical exercise, the act of...

Micro-bullys, Mini-bullys, Pocket-bullys- the new designer kid on the block. However yet again veterinary professionals are picking up...

Is it time for other countries to step up and take harsher action against unethical breeding? – The man-made health problems of the...