Puppy yoga: not as cute as it sounds
Puppy yoga has recently garnered criticism due to concerns regarding the welfare and stress levels of the puppies involved. While the intention behind combining yoga and puppies is often to create a joyful and relaxing atmosphere, the reality can be quite different. How does puppy yoga harm the welfare of puppies? Some of the puppies […]
Menopause hub launched to help boost retention in the veterinary industry
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has launched a new menopause hub in a move to keep skilled vets in the profession. It hopes improving the support available to vets impacted by menopause will help create a more positive work environment, and ultimately improve retention rates. This initiative arrives after recent data found that some 900,000 […]
Push for ban on electronic shock collars
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging vets to call on their MPs over the planned ban on electric shock collars. While measures have been agreed by the House of Lords, the ban must still be approved by MPs. Hence, the BVA is pushing for vets to put pressure on their local MPs to ensure […]
Brexit is threatening Northern Ireland’s veterinary medicine supply
Brexit is threatening Nothern Ireland’s veterinary medicine supply due to a law which requires EU animal medicines to be batch tested before being sold in Northern Ireland. This could lead to the discontinuation of certain products. In fact, there are fears that the region is at risk of losing as much as half of […]
Post-pandemic behavioural problems in puppies and dogs: useful information for vets
You may have heard of the pandemic puppy boom, but what about the changes in behavioural problems? In this blog, we discuss the key takeaways from clinical animal behaviourist Loni Loftus’ research into post-pandemic behaviour in dogs. Key findings: Social interaction problems The report highlights social interaction problems in dogs and puppies […]
The Scottish SPCA raises the alarm over animal welfare concerns
The Scottish SPCA has expressed concerns regarding the animal welfare of pets belonging to Gen Z owners, following the publication of its new report. The annual ‘Animal Kindness Index report’, which was produced in collaboration with the RSPCA and the USPCA, found that young pet owners were cutting corners to save money when it came […]
Newly launched Equity, Diversity and Inclusion programme for vets: everything you need to know
The CVS Group has introduced a fresh course focusing on equity, diversity, and inclusion, accessible to all practices across the UK. Offering two hours of CPD, the seven-section programme offers content suitable for both clinical and non-clinical personnel. The developers, Nimisha Patel-Cook and Claire Dennison, said: “We want to increase the levels of diversity within […]
5 benefits of becoming a veterinary professional
Thinking of becoming a veterinary professional? Here’s five reasons why you definitely should! 1. Working with animals! Let’s start with the most obvious benefit of being a vet: working with animals! If you’re not an avid animal lover then you might want to give this profession a miss…However, if you can think of […]
New course to help vets deal with complaints
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has introduced a new training course to help vets deal with complaints. The scenario-based training, created in collaboration with the Veterinary Client Mediation Service (VCMS), is free to access and takes just half an hour to complete. It aims to enhance vets’ skills around assessing complaints from a […]
Join a BVA committee!
Calling all talented veterinary professionals! The British Veterinary Association has an exciting opportunity for its members to apply for roles within BVA’s: Policy Committee; Ethics and Welfare Advisory Panel; and Branch Councils in Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. Successful applicants will have the chance to make positive changes within the veterinary community and have […]