Calling all vet nurses: share your case reports!
BSAVA is inviting vet nurses to submit case reports that are “interesting or unique” for presentation at its conference in Manchester in March 2024. Professionals can share their submissions now and successful candidates will be selected to present their ideas at BSAVA Congress, running from 21 to 23 March. What do I need to include? […]
Promising canine epilepsy treatment trial underway
While still in its early stages, a new trial for treating epilepsy in canines is showing promising signs. However, researchers at the University of Glasgow have said they need more participants to take part in the study. Findings have been described as “very exciting” thus far. How does the treatment work? […]
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 […]
Could this drug help dogs live longer?
The drug rapamycin could help dogs live longer, studies suggest. Researchers at the Dog Aging Project are testing the effects of rapamycin – a pill originally manufactured to treat humans following organ transplants – on dogs to see if it has the potential to increase their life expectancy. The drug works by suppressing the immune […]
Brucella canis on the rise in dogs in the UK
The UK has seen a significant increase in the number of reported cases of Brucella canis – a bacterium that causes canine brucellosis. In this blog, we cover everything you need to know about Brucella canis as a practising vet, from risk factors to key symptoms and everything in between. What are the main symptoms […]