The Kennel Club has welcomed the announcement by Cabinet Secretary for the Environment Climate Change and Land Reform, Roseanna Cunningham MSP to ban the use of electric shock collars in Scotland. The announcement follows a series of consultations, culminating in a meeting hosted by the Kennel Club during which welfare, veterinary and behaviour organisations all […]
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Scottish ban on shock collars a victory for dogs and dog lovers!
Top honour for WWII hero dog
‘Chips’ receives prestigious PDSA Dickin Medal A US Army dog who protected the lives of his platoon during the invasion of Sicily in 1943, has been posthumously awarded the PDSA Dickin Medal* – widely known as the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross. Chips, a German Shepherd-Husky-cross, has been recognised for his key role during […]
Time is running out to book TP Congress 2018 at Early Bird Rates!
Time is rapidly running out to book onto this year’s TP Congress with the early bird discount ending in just over two weeks’ time (31 January 2018).Sponsored by VN Times, TP Congress is a two-day event that is set to be jam-packed full of useful information and practical tips that will help clinical coaches in, […]
Time’s almost up to nominate a colleague for Petplan Veterinary Awards 2018
Petplan Veterinary Awards nominations deadline – 12 Jan! If someone in your practice has gone that one-step further to ensure the best care possible for the nation’s pets, why not nominate them for a Petplan Veterinary award. But, you’ll have to hurry, nominations close tomorrow! Why nominate? Nominating a member of your team for a […]
Time’s almost up to nominate a colleague for Petplan Veterinary Awards 2018
Petplan Veterinary Awards nominations deadline – 12 Jan! If someone in your practice has gone that one-step further to ensure the best care possible for the nation’s pets, why not nominate them for a Petplan Veterinary award. But, you’ll have to hurry, nominations close tomorrow! Why nominate? Nominating a member of your team for a […]
TP Congress Early Bird Deadline Looms!
There’s still time to book for the Early Bird rate! Back in 2017 you would be forgiven for thinking you had plenty of time to book onto our forthcoming TP Congress. However, now that we are in 2018 this unique event is rapidly approaching. Taking place on Monday 19 and Tuesday 20 March, TP Congress is set […]
PDSA Pet Welfare Survey – Have your say!
PDSA is urging veterinary nurses, vets and students across the UK to take part in their online survey, in regards to the wellbeing of the nation’s pets. Why’s it important? According to PDSA, ‘51% of UK households own a pet’ but how many of these pets are happy? Since launching the Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report, […]
#Puglife aspirations prompting public to choose unhealthy breeds, say vets
Health worries for brachycephalic breeds Vets fear that the number of dogs needing invasive surgery to correct painful breed-related deformities will continue to soar as their clients choose to copy big brands and image-obsessed celebrities in their choice of dog breed. New statistics from the British Veterinary Association (BVA) show almost half of vets believe […]
BVA urges vets to join #BreedtoBreathe campaign
Social media influence causes increase in health concerns for brachycephalic breeds With around half of UK vets (49%) citing the high profile of brachycephalic breeds in social media and advertising as one of the main reasons that clients choose to get a brachycephalic pet, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging vets to join […]
#OneLifeLiveIt Changing careers can be a scary thing…
Do you look forward to going to work every day or does each morning leave you feeling more and more uninspired? The New Year sparks many of us into revaluating our lives; setting resolutions that aim to make our lives happier and more fulfilled. For some, the planned changes can be easily achieved such as […]