Guinea pig awareness week: what the data tells vets about their health
An estimated 700,000 guinea pigs live in UK homes, yet many are only seen by a vet once something has gone wrong. As Guinea Pig Awareness Week (GPAW) […]
An estimated 700,000 guinea pigs live in UK homes, yet many are only seen by a vet once something has gone wrong. As Guinea Pig Awareness Week (GPAW) […]
With Bonfire Night, Diwali and New Year approaching, and a government consultation on firework noise about to close, practices have a short window to identify at-risk patients and […]
A reticulated python at Chester Zoo is cancer-free after vets combined jaw surgery with electrochemotherapy (ECT) – thought to be the first time the technique has been used […]
The CMA’s final Order caps written prescription fees at £21 and sets deadlines for new pricing and transparency rules across UK practices. The CMA’s reforms of the companion […]
With a Red Extreme Heat Warning in place and temperatures forecast to exceed 39°C this week – potentially breaking the UK’s all-time June record – vets are urging […]
Now in its 20th year, Rabbit Awareness Week (22-26 June 2026) is focusing on nutrition – one of the most persistent welfare gaps facing the UK’s 800,000 pet […]
Following a 2.5-year investigation into the UK’s £6.7bn veterinary services market, the Competition and Markets Authority has confirmed legally binding measures to cap prescription fees, mandate transparent pricing, […]
Animal welfare is gaining increasing global attention, but what it means to ensure a “good life” for animals can vary across cultures. The World Organisation for Animal Health […]
Two pioneering studies published in the journal Animals have explored how dog and cat guardians perceive more sustainable pet food options. Co-led by Griffith University Adjunct Professor Andrew Knight, the […]
A new article in Veterinary Pathology introduces a 9-point checklist designed to improve the reporting quality of studies that use artificial intelligence (AI)-based automated image analysis (AIA). As AI tools […]
During the COVID-19 pandemic when many were stuck at home, people adopted more pets than average, but then struggled to find adequate veterinary care. Kayla Pasteur of Purdue […]
Ear infections are a common and painful occurrence in infants and toddlers. Oral antibiotics are often prescribed for a week to treat the condition, but these drugs can […]