In the news this week you may have heard that the Bluetongue BTV3 virus has been detected in the UK again. But how important is it? And what other midge-borne diseases are farmers having to worry about at the moment? Our…

In my previous article “Can veterinary practices actually be environmentally sustainable?” we discussed two main areas needing improvement for the veterinary profession to become more environmentally sustainable. We touc…

Pet insurance is a vital tool that can help to make expensive veterinary treatment more accessible for both long term and emergency care. There are different types of cover available, but lifetime cover is always the mos…

The recent CMA investigation into Veterinary services for pets has put a spotlight on the profession and has raised questions, including: Are Veterinary Practices are regulated? The short answer is no, there is no mandat…

Have you noticed your dog becoming slow to respond to verbal cues, or needing to pet them to wake them up from a deep sleep? Many owners notice their dog’s hearing start to decline as they age, just as it does in humans.

As many pet owners, horse riders and livestock farmers know, the face of the British veterinary industry is changing. Along with a rise in the numbers of corporately owned practices, the numbers of ‘mixed’ practices in t…