Latest articles by David Harris
Life as vet - what its like
A couple of weeks ago, there was a news report from the South East of England that a local veterinary practice was opening a new premises. This new centre would be able to offer a higher standard of care than the practic…
News and Comment
You might have heard recently that the Competition and Markets Authority, the UK’s competition regulator, has launched an enquiry into the veterinary sector. This has, of course, been reported widely in the press, and ha…
Dogs
The American Bully XL, or “XL Bully”, dogs have been in the news recently, following a horrific incident in Birmingham this week. It has now reached the top levels of politics, and the Home Secretary, Suella Braverman MP…
Medicines
Many of you may be aware that as of 1st September 2023, the rules around vets prescribing medications in the UK have changed. Some of these changes are relatively minor, but others may have a substantial impact on how yo…
Dogs
Given the recent rises in Brucella canis in the UK, many vets are now requiring owners of imported dogs to have their dogs tested for this potentially dangerous and zoonotic bacterium. However, concerns have been raised…
Dogs
You may have heard recently that owners of imported dogs are increasingly being asked to get blood tests done for a relatively rare infection, Brucella canis. In some cases, vet practices are reportedly saying that they…
