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veterinaryvoicesuk
Jun 15, 20222 min read
Prioritise Health, Or Lose The Breed?
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...
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veterinaryvoicesuk
May 20, 20221 min read
Are NSAIDs Really Dangerous?
A new handout from Canine Arthritis Management educates owners on the use of Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. It highlights the...
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veterinaryvoicesuk
May 15, 20223 min read
Brachycephalic Dog Health and Welfare
The UK Animal Welfare Regulations stipulates that dogs cannot be used for breeding if their health, genotype and phenotype are likely to...
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veterinaryvoicesuk
May 15, 20223 min read
In Sickness and in Health
NEW TOOL CREATED TO HELP OWNERS CHOOSE HEALTHY DOGS As research suggests shockingly shorter life spans for some flat-faced dogs In the...
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veterinaryvoicesuk
May 11, 20222 min read
One Man Walking, A Million Talking
Sensitive Topic: Suicide 20th October 2019 saw our veterinary community lose a valued member – Cameron. His family describes Cameron as...
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veterinaryvoicesuk
May 8, 20225 min read
Stop Social Shaming
Robyn Lowe and Danny Chambers 15 years ago, if an owner was dissatisfied with their experience at a veterinary practice they could tell...
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veterinaryvoicesuk
May 4, 20224 min read
New RVC Research Helps Owners Better Understand the Remaining Life Expectancy of Dogs
New research from the Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) VetCompass programme, using analysis from a random sample of 30,563 dogs, now...
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veterinaryvoicesuk
Apr 26, 20221 min read
Rapeseed Warning
Rapeseed is beginning to flower - the fields look absolutely beautiful and it can be tempting to allow your dogs to run through the...
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veterinaryvoicesuk
Apr 21, 20228 min read
The Critical Paradox - Growing from Failure
Danny Chambers Please note this is a personal reflective account and does not represent and official RCVS stance, for any clarification...
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veterinaryvoicesuk
Apr 12, 20223 min read
Does Muzzle Mean Trouble?
No! Muzzles are an essential piece of equipment in in the dog behaviour world. A properly fitted muzzle can allow people to safely...
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veterinaryvoicesuk
Mar 15, 202212 min read
Raw Feeding – Panacea For Some, Pitfall For Others
Weighing up the pros and cons of raw feeding to achieve the best outcome in your pets - while keeping everyone safe We often hear of the...
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veterinaryvoicesuk
Feb 24, 20226 min read
Puppy Exercise: 5 Minutes Per Month of Life?
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...
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veterinaryvoicesuk
Feb 15, 20222 min read
Anaesthesia Free Dentals: A Welfare Concern?
'Anaesthesia free' dentals are procedures that are starting to be offered by some paraprofessionals. Here, we explain why we tend to not...
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veterinaryvoicesuk
Feb 15, 20221 min read
Medical Mistrust: What To Do When The Evidence Isn’t Enough
Medical mistrust: what to do when the evidence isn’t enough - The Skeptic The Skeptic magazine (Homepage - The Skeptic) recently...
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veterinaryvoicesuk
Feb 10, 20225 min read
How To Implement a ‘Positive’ Adverse Event Reporting System
Pam Mosedale The implementation of a ‘just’ culture in responding to veterinary adverse events allows for a more reflective approach,...
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veterinaryvoicesuk
Feb 10, 20225 min read
The Critical Paradox: Changing How We Report Adverse Events
Robyn J Lowe & Danny Chambers The critical paradox highlights the need for scientists to learn from their mistakes, the ability to be...
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veterinaryvoicesuk
Feb 10, 20224 min read
Mistakes: Why Do They Happen?
Robyn J Lowe & Danny Chambers People working within Veterinary Medicine are among the most diligent of any industry, mistakes occur not...
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veterinaryvoicesuk
Feb 6, 20222 min read
Worried Walks
Being mindful on dog walks so everyone can enjoy the great outdoors Walking our dogs is great mental and physical exercise, the act of...
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veterinaryvoicesuk
Feb 6, 20223 min read
Prescription Pandemonium
Why we insist on seeing you pet back for prescription checks Prescription Checks... most of our clients understand that these are...
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veterinaryvoicesuk
Feb 1, 20222 min read
Pocket-Bullys: The New Welfare Concern
Micro-bullys, Mini-bullys, Pocket-bullys- the new designer kid on the block. However yet again veterinary professionals are picking up...
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