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  Vet sends warning about deadly dog disease

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  Vet sends warning about deadly dog disease

  
  A vet is warning dog owners to be aware where they buy puppies from, after she saved a young puppy from a deadly disease.
  
  Otter, a Labrador, was brought to see vet Martina Eyre-Brook at her Vets4Pets practice in Cirencester last month for his second set of vaccinations.
  
  But the 10-week-old, who had only been bought by his owners just days before, was vomiting and suffered from diarrhoea, when he arrived at the practice.
  
  It...

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  BEVA Congress is for Vet Nurses too

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  • Published: Yesterday, 07:22 AM
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  BEVA Congress is for Vet Nurses too

  
  BEVA is reminding vet nurses and vet practices that there is a dedicated nursing stream all day on the Saturday of this year’s Congress 12-15 September 2018. Whether a mixed practice VN or an equine VN it’s the ideal opportunity to top up on some high quality CPD on diagnostic imaging, theatre nursing and the nursing of neonates and colics.
  
  BEVA Congress is renowned for involving world-leading experts across its extensive science programme and the VN stream is no exception. Tutors...

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  New name and packaging for Equitop® GLME

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  New name and packaging for Equitop® GLME

  
  Boehringer Ingelheim has rebranded its popular equine joint supplement with the launch of Equitop^® GLME.
  
  The joint supplement of choice for professional riders, Equitop GLME (previously known as SERAQUIN GLME), joins the Equitop portfolio of products which also includes Equitop^® Myoplast, Boehringer’s market-leading supplement that supports lean muscle growth in horses.
  
  The eye-catching new packaging clearly distinguishes the product as an Equitop...

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  Ceva launches new fireworks marketing and display pack

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  • Published: 17-08-2018, 08:02 AM
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  Ceva launches new fireworks marketing and display pack

  
  Ceva Animal Health, manufacturer of ADAPTIL^® and FELIWAY^®, has launched a new fireworks marketing and display pack to provide pet owners with information on how to help their pets during the fireworks season.
  
  The pack includes an informative new leaflet written by leading dog behaviourist, Gwen Bailey, and supported by Blue Cross, Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC), Wood Green, Puppy School, International Cat Care and Cats Protection. It features the signs of firework...

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  State-of-the Art Vehicle Boosts Medivet Vet Blood Service

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  • Published: 15-08-2018, 07:30 AM
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  State-of-the Art Vehicle Boosts Medivet Vet Blood Service

  
  Medivet’s in-house blood donation service, Vet Blood, has been boosted by the arrival of a state-of-the-art vehicle, equipped with the latest technology to enable it to process, store and freeze blood products and to then deliver them to practices across the UK 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
  
  
  To mark its arrival, a Donor Day was held at Medivet Welwyn Garden City on Saturday 11 August. Eight dogs gave blood, including greyhound Tommy, already a donor for Medivet,...

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  Australian Veterinarian to Receive 2018 WSAVA, Hill’s 'Next Generation' Veterinary Award

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  • Published: 15-08-2018, 07:24 AM
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  Australian Veterinarian to Receive 2018 WSAVA, Hill’s 'Next Generation' Veterinary Award

  
  Judges recognize veterinary ‘bridge-builder’ and One Health champion
  
  
  Dr. Guyan Weerasinghe, an Australian veterinarian working in small animal practice and as a state government veterinary officer, has been announced by the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) and Hill's Pet Nutrition as the winner of the 2018 Next Generation Veterinary Award. The award acknowledges the work of a veterinarian who graduated within the past ten years and who has contributed...

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  BSAVA and BEVA agree Congress collaboration – membership bonus

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  • Published: 14-08-2018, 09:29 AM
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  BSAVA and BEVA agree Congress collaboration – membership bonus

  
  Mixed practice vets can optimise CPD, minimise time away from work and save money thanks to a new partnership between the BEVA and BSAVA annual Congresses.
  
  Discounted attendance for the two leading annual events is available to members of both associations, giving access to high quality small animal and equine CPD, a full social programme and a host of other benefits.
  
  BSAVA mixed practitioners will receive a 30% discount on standard tickets for...

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  BSAVA digital library proves popular

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  • Published: 14-08-2018, 07:46 AM
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  BSAVA digital library proves popular

  
  The British Small Animal Veterinary Association’s new digital library has seen almost 55,000 abstract views and over 12,000 full text downloads in the first four months, latest figures reveal.
  
  Around 3,000 different search terms have been entered at www.bsavalibrary.com since the launch at BSAVA Congress in April, with second and third year qualified vets the most frequent users of free loyalty member benefits using the free access code.
  
  The library...

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  Zoetis Supports Veterinary Extramural Studies With Recognition Awards

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  • Published: 14-08-2018, 07:43 AM
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  Zoetis Supports Veterinary Extramural Studies With Recognition Awards

  
  
  Zoetis Ltd has shown its support for the extramural studies programme at the University of Bristol by providing awards in recognition of the contribution practices make and the commitment shown by vet students and vet nurses. The awards, comprising academic book vouchers, were presented at the University’s RCVS ceremony after graduation earlier this month.
  Fiona Ridout won the award for the most engaged veterinary student on EMS placement. She had consistently excellent...

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  Innovative triple action technology to target bad breath

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  • Published: 13-08-2018, 02:03 PM
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  Innovative triple action technology to target bad breath

  
  Virbac are delighted to announce the launch of new VeggieDent® FR3SH™ Dental Chews which incorporate innovative FR3SH technology that targets the causes of halitosis in dogs in 3 ways – cleanses, cools and addresses digestive causes of bad breath.
  VeggieDent® FR3SH™ Dental Chews provide significant daily breath improvement from Day 1 for a full 24 hours¹, as well as continued breath improvement over a 2-week period. Ninety percent of owners highlighted an improvement in bad breath following...

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