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Life as vet - what its like
As vets, we regularly get stick over animal medicines. Does my dog need that vaccine? Why did you give my cat that wormer? Isn’t there an alternative treatment with fewer side effects? These are all clinical decisions, a…
News and Comment
You may, or may not, have heard about the recent CMA investigation into the veterinary profession. Broadly speaking, this investigation is into how the veterinary profession operates as a business. It is not investigatin…
Law
The last year has been a bit of a regulatory rollercoaster for anyone involved in the veterinary world. In 2023 we had the new Under Care regulations from the RCVS (our regulator), changing a lot of the details about how…
Medicines
“What is an SQP?” is a question I get asked very often, and I explain that I am an animal health advisor and that there are certain medications that I can prescribe and dispense for animals. But of course, there’s a lot…
Controversial topics
The NHS state that Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is treatment that falls outside of mainstream healthcare; these treatments range from acupuncture and homeopathy to aromatherapy. Although "complementary an…
Medicines
As financial constraints continue for most households in the United Kingdom, we understand how important it is to ensure your pet is on the most appropriate, yet affordable medication possible. Below we will discuss a fe…
