Search results for "medicines and the law"

You might already be aware of some of the laws that surround dog ownership. But there may also be a few you are less familiar with. In this blog, we will look at the laws you should be complying with to keep your dog, an…

As a pet owner, it isn’t uncommon to have a cupboard shelf dedicated to your pet’s health and wellbeing. Clients often joke that there is an entire pharmacy for their pet. So what happens if some of these medications go…

One of the most common complaints that people have about keeping pets is the cost of veterinary bills. The majority of owners understand that there is no NHS for animals, so expect there to be a charge of some kind for t…

While some human medications can be used in pets, others can be very toxic. Unfortunately, it is often assumed that medications that can be bought over the counter for human treatment will also be safe for animals. Meani…

Earlier this week, the BBC’s “Watchdog” ran a programme on the costs of veterinary medicines. This is a perennial favourite (some readers may remember the Marsh / Competition Commission reports from the early 2000s where…

With the new financial year, and the recent bad weather, everyone involved in and working with horses is trying to make money go a bit further. Among other issues, the cost of medicines is rising every month (many drugs…