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Animal assist: the veterinary nurse making a difference in SE Asia
Olivia Pozzan talks to veterinary nurse Casey Woodward about her work with sun bears in south-east Asia... Founder of animal charity...
Aug 31, 20246 min read
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#CelebrateCats this International Cat Day
Global cat welfare charity International Cat Care (iCatCare) is inviting cat professionals and enthusiasts from around the world to join...
Aug 2, 20242 min read
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Is veterinary nursing your future career?
Ever wondered if a career in veterinary nursing is right for you?
Aug 2, 20245 min read
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Animal charities’ reminder to XL bully owners ahead of neutering deadline
XL bully owners need to take action now to ensure they comply with legislation...
Jun 6, 20242 min read
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FAQs – microchipping your cats
As compulsory cat microchipping comes into force, we look at some of the most frequently-asked questions...
Jun 6, 20243 min read
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Life after death: pet tissue donation
Your pet can help another even after it moves on, thanks to the Veterinary Tissue Bank… The loss of a pet is always a very sad time....
Apr 8, 20242 min read
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New association of pet bereavement counsellors
A new Association of Pet Bereavement Counsellors, launched in March 2024, is to introduce (self) governance to those who offer a pet...
Mar 24, 20242 min read
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Purina supports StreetVet as demand soars by over 300%
Purina has announced a programme of support for UK charity StreetVet which “is facing unprecedented demand” for its services. In addition...
Mar 23, 20243 min read
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Urethral obstruction in cats – how to spot it and what to do about it
By April Murphy, RVN, ISFMCert, FN Urethral obstruction is a condition mainly seen in male cats because their urethra is long and narrow,...
Mar 23, 20245 min read
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Out and about – going mobile in Manchester and Cheshire
An enterprising vet has transformed ‘an ordinary van’ into a fully-equipped veterinary surgery, now operating in and around Manchester...
Mar 5, 20241 min read
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Free books for Scottish primary schools
Every Scottish primary school has being given a free copy of Shona the Vet, a picture book written and illustrated by a vet from Moray,...
Mar 5, 20242 min read
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Pet psychics – a veterinary reading
By Dr Chris Shivelton Queen I talk to animals. There, I’ve said it. I’ve always talked to them, ever since I was a young child and still...
Mar 5, 20246 min read
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Neutering my dog – is it always the right thing to do?
How to figure out whether it's best for your dog...
Mar 5, 20244 min read
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Be a virtual vet!
VetVR, created by the team at US-based Leikos Studio, lets you try being a vet in the virtual space...
Mar 1, 20244 min read
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Euthanasia – the last appointment
It’s the saddest trip to the vet. Carrie Kearns details what you can expect and also some ways to deal with the inevitable grief…
Mar 1, 20244 min read
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Arlo bounces back!
When Arlo, a Springer Spaniel, was playing fetch with his owners during their regular Sunday afternoon walk through Jesmond Dene in...
Mar 1, 20242 min read
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Billy is back on his feet!
Chocolate Labradoodle Billy is back on his feet after months of care from specialist vets in Cheshire following a freak fall which left...
Mar 1, 20243 min read
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