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Dr Monkey Dispenses Advice About Firework Phobia

August 18, 2010 - 11:19am
Rockets and Catherine wheels may not be the only things creating a big noise this fireworks season. More cats and dogs need help to treat their phobias says the outspoken Dr Monkey, who believes that ...
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Drontal in marketing and TV advertising drive

August 18, 2010 - 11:12am
Drontal, Britain’s number one pet wormer, is launching a hard-hitting two month TV advertising campaign featuring its iconic Drontal Schnauzer. The move follows a recent high-profile campaign wh...
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New team at Pfizer Animal Genetics

August 18, 2010 - 10:47am
Genetics Company Predicts an Exciting Future Pfizer Animal Genetics is expanding its presence in the UK with the appointment of a dedicated team. The company will use state of the art geneti...
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Milk from cloned cow's offspring – experts respond

August 18, 2010 - 9:47am
The UK's Food Standards Agency is investigating claims that milk from the offspring of a cloned cow is on sale in British supermarkets, according to a statement released overnight. European Union rule...
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The Right Time for a Right Price Strategy

August 16, 2010 - 7:34am
Hill’sTM Pet Nutrition says that the company’s right price strategy has come at exactly the right time for veterinary practices. The company announcement of a 5% average reduction across mos...
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Closing date approaching for entry to ECC fast track programme

August 16, 2010 - 7:30am
Vets Now has announced its selection centre dates for young vets applying for a place on the new ‘Cutting Edge’ Emergency and Critical Care fast track programme. With the 20 August dea...
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If your best friend has dogs breath its time for the vet

August 16, 2010 - 7:21am
As part of the Australian Veterinary Association’s Pet Dental Health Month this August, veterinarians are encouraging pet owners to have their furry friends checked for tooth trouble. “Ba...
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Seniors can benefit from greater access to pets

August 16, 2010 - 7:20am
Australia - This Seniors Week, the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) wants to ensure seniors can continue to enjoy the health benefits of pets. The AVA says pets can help older Australians st...
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Veterinary Gift is Life Changing

August 16, 2010 - 7:10am
Vets and members of the veterinary profession across the country have gifted £30,000 to Dogs for the Disabled, courtesy of the Practice+ initiative by ...
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2011 VPMA Congress Open for Bookings

August 16, 2010 - 6:59am
Booking lines are now open for the 2011 Veterinary Practice Manageme...
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Hot branding ban a very important decision for welfare

August 13, 2010 - 7:04am
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) are delighted at the announcement from the Scottish Government that the hot branding of horses and ponies will...
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Vets lead moves to address slaughterhouse problems

August 13, 2010 - 6:51am
The Veterinary Public Health Association (VPHA) has taken action to address some of the issues raised by the Animal Aid undercover filming at a number of slaughterhouses in England. In June VPHA br...
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The Double Edged Sword of Choice in Veterinary Practice

August 13, 2010 - 6:00am
Over on the Vetpol.co.uk community site a thread posting got The Hamster Wheel Department of Thought all fired up. The post went along the lines of this… ...
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BVA Congress tackles question of overtreatment

August 12, 2010 - 6:58am
Is it right to keep treating an animal just because the technology is available? The BBC’s Bionic Vet Noel Fitzpatrick will be attending this year’s British Veterinary Association (BVA) C...
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CEVA Animal Health hosts cardiology seminar

August 11, 2010 - 1:08pm
CEVA Animal Health is hosting a cardiology seminar in Milton Keynes on Wednesday 29 September featuring world-renowned RCVS specialist in veterinary cardiology, Mike Martin MVB DVC MRCVS....
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CEVA Animal Health hosts ophthalmology webinar

August 10, 2010 - 12:08pm
CEVA Animal Health is hosting an online ophthalmology CPD meeting on Wednesday 8 September featuring renowned ophthalmologist Dr David Williams from Cambridge University. Covering the diagno...
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MRSA and Pets podcast

August 10, 2010 - 12:00pm
Most of us are aware of the dangers of the drug-resistant pathogen MRSA, particularly in health care settings such as hospitals. But as Kristy Bradley, Public Health Veterinarian and Epidemiologist fo...
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The Margaret Green Animal Rescue wins the Petplan Charity Prize Draw

August 10, 2010 - 11:56am
Local Animal Rescue wins £500 The Margaret Green Animal Rescue, in Wareham Dorset, has won a valuable £500 donation from the UK’s favourite pet insurance provider, Petplan. ...
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Petplan launches PIA Award nominations

August 10, 2010 - 4:41am
Petplan, the UK’s favourite pet insurance provider, is calling for nominations for this year’s ‘Petplan Pet Insurance Advisor Award’. This award recognises the hard work and dedica...
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RCVS calls for comment on draft Health Protocol

August 6, 2010 - 12:16pm
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons has called for comment on a new draft health protocol which aims to deal compassionately with veterinary surgeons who have health problems, such as alcohol or ...
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