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…
Environment
Over the past decade, there has been a significant shift in how sustainability is perceived within the workplace. Previously, it may have been regarded as a passing thought or minor concern, but now it is viewed as a ser…
Life as vet - what its like
Last year, The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) became the UK’s 11th Veterinary School. Opening its doors to vet students from September 2023, the University is offering an original approach to its veterina…
Cats
Being allergic to cats is quite common, with sufferers experiencing a runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes, itchy skin, or asthma symptoms when they have been around cats. Coping with an allergy to cats can be tricky, with…
Controversial topics
You may not be aware that there has recently been something of a row about raw food. The UK’s only RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Clinical Nutrition (the top level of veterinary expert) has voiced strong concerns about…
Medicines
Recently in the Vet Record there was a bold title! ‘Pot for pets: group launched to promote cannabis use‘: a new veterinary group interested in promoting the ‘appropriate and safe use of medicinal cannabis in pets’ has b…
