The Coronavirus puppy boom: nation seeks creature comfort as one in four admit impulse buying a pandemic puppy 20 Aug 2020 Kennel Club launches campaign helping owners to buy a puppy responsibly, and providing training tips for pandemic pets
Government recognises test and trace challenge for vet practices in England 13 Aug 2020 Updated advice states as long as veterinary professionals are taking all precautions, they will not be considered as contacts and will not have to self-isolate
Leading vet organisations seek practice support for vet and VN student placements during pandemic 11 Aug 2020 Contribution of practices to the development and training of the UK’s veterinary and veterinary nurse students is invaluable
RCVS COVID-19 Taskforce further extends remote prescribing guidance 10 Aug 2020 Veterinary professionals are allowed more flexibility in deciding whether to consult remotely or face to face
BSAVA president comments on the first case of COVID-19 confirmed in pet cat in the UK 28 Jul 2020 Defra’s announcement makes clear that there is no evidence to suggest that the cat was involved in the transmission of the disease to its owners
RVC researchers win grant for vital project on Coronavirus infections in companion animals 28 Jul 2020 MASCOT project will examine companion animal susceptibility to Coronavirus infections
Vets offer reassurance after pet cat tests positive for COVID-19 in the UK 27 Jul 2020 BVA emphasises that there continues to be no evidence that infected pets can pass COVID-19 to their owners
Survey showing dramatic effect of COVID-19 on horse rescue organisations fuels fears of worsening equine welfare crisis 27 Jul 2020 Survey highlighted that the full effect of COVID-19 will likely not be felt until winter
New Test and Trace response teams launched to support the recovery for vet practices across the UK 24 Jul 2020 300 veterinary professionals are ready and willing to go anywhere in the UK to help practices in need
Blue Cross calls on government not to ignore warnings of a possible pet crisis 24 Jul 2020 The long-term impact of COVID-19 on animal welfare will not be seen immediately
“We do not feel valued as a profession during the COVID-19 crisis”, say veterinary professionals 22 Jul 2020 New research reveals the true impact on the veterinary profession during the COVID-19 pandemic
Practices seeing some return to normal revenues 17 Jul 2020 Latest stats show some signs of encouragement for the profession but it remains early days in any return to (the new) normal
Veterinary professionals urged to download their free vet packs and register their events for this year’s RAW Campaign 17 Jul 2020 Veterinary packs can be downloaded now from the RAW website to help vets engage with rabbit owners online
Pups drenched in oil are latest to be rescued by Dogs Trust as cruel puppy smuggling trade continues during lockdown 15 Jul 2020 Since the beginning of lockdown on 23 March, demand for puppies began increasing rapidly
A day of firsts as RCVS holds unprecedented virtual Annual General Meeting 14 Jul 2020 AGM saw the investiture of the first black woman as RCVS President and the first male veterinary nurse to chair Veterinary Nurses Council
The Webinar Vet and Colourful CPD have partnered to deliver the ultimate virtual Nurse Roadshow Conference 10 Jul 2020 Full webinar stream will be available to watch on demand after the live event
Self-compassion is more than just self-care 9 Jul 2020 When we are truly self-compassionate, we relate to our feelings in an accepting manner to defuse their hold on us
RCVS releases report on third COVID impact survey 8 Jul 2020 Latest survey has demonstrated a continuation of the previous survey’s positive trends
BSAVA and BVBA provide behavioural advice for pet owners and veterinary professionals 7 Jul 2020 Advice is aimed at helping pet owners to prepare their pets for return to normal life as lockdown eases
Vets Now’s ECC Congress is going 100 percent virtual 6 Jul 2020 Temporary move online will mean more places for delegates and exhibitors as well as an expanded CPD offering
