A new multiplex test for Lyme disease in horses and dogs developed by researchers at the Animal Health Diagnostic Center at Cornell, speeds diagnosis and pinpoints time of infection, the researchers say. The Lyme disease infection becomes progressively harder to fight as the bacteria hides in the joints, nervous tissues and organs of the host. The [...]

AB Science SA, a pharmaceutical company specializing in the research, development and commercialization of protein kinase inhibitors (PKIs), has announced the publication of results from its phase 3 clinical trial investigating the treatment of canine atopic dermatitis with masitinib in Veterinary Dermatology . The article entitled, ‘Masitinib decreases signs of canine atopic dermatitis: a multicentre, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled [...]

‘Otitis Externa – Recent advances in the treatment of ears’ is the latest webinar from Dechra Veterinary Products. Following a successful CPD roadshow across the UK, you now have the opportunity to listen to the latest thinking on Otitis Externa and ear cleaning from the comfort of your own desk. The Dechra Webinar is a live [...]

Novartis Animal Health US, Inc. has launched new EPA-approved flea and tick control products for dogs and cats to be available through U.S. veterinarians this summer. Parastar for dogs and EasySpot for cats are species-specific formulations of fipronil, a flea and tick adulticide. Parastar and EasySpot topicals are designed to offer fast-acting, waterproof, 30-day control of [...]

The Government is being forced to finally sit up and listen after the Dog Control Bill, championed by Lord Rupert Redesdale and the Dangerous Dogs Act Study Group (DDASG), passed its Report Stage in the House of Lords. This comes as the DDASG and Lord Redesdale criticised the government for their part in creating the problem [...]

Ten national veterinary associations, including those in the USA, New Zealand and Sweden, have signed up to support the Global Nutritional Guidelines launched by the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) in March 2011 with more expected to endorse them later in the year. The Guidelines form part of the WSAVA’s campaign to ensure that a [...]

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica is looking for star responders from dogs that are leading better lives thanks to Vetmedin® for its 2012 Better Dogs Calendar. Whether a veterinary practice’s favourite Vetmedin star responder has a funny or quirky story, or a dramatic heart warming recovery, Boehringer would like to hear about it.  If the submission makes it [...]

Abaxis, Inc., a medical products company manufacturing point-of-care blood analysis systems, has announced the Company’s Animal Health group has added two new rapid diagnostic tests, the VetScan Canine Parvovirus Rapid Test and the VetScan Giardia Rapid Test. The VetScan Canine Parvovirus Rapid Test was launched in March 2011 and the VetScan Giardia Rapid Test began selling [...]

Professor Steve Dean has been elected as the new Chairman of the Kennel Club today (June 7th), following a ballot of members of the Kennel Club General Committee. Professor Dean becomes the 14th Chairman of the Kennel Club, and takes over following the recent resignation of Ronnie Irving, who had served in the post since 2002. [...]

A national pet census* carried out by Ceva Animal Health, manufacturer of the leading veterinary behaviour products ADAPTIL™ for dogs (previously known as DAP) and Feliway® for cats, has revealed that more than 70% of pet owners leave their dog “home alone” when they are at work. While just 5% of dog owners put their pets [...]

Following consumer research, the leading veterinary behaviour product, DAP, has been renamed ADAPTIL™ to highlight its key benefit of helping dogs ‘adapt’ to new situations. Along with the name change, Ceva Animal Health is launching a new ADAPTIL Collar.  The innovative Collar has undergone a number of improvements: it is now easier to fit, due to [...]

The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) and World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) have signed a memorandum of agreement to promote increased collaboration between the two organisations in the area of One Health – a movement which aims to encourage human health and veterinary professionals to work together to eradicate disease. Under the terms of [...]

A webcast by Tim Williams MA VetMB MRCVS from the Feline Research Group at the Royal Veterinary College has been launched by Dechra Veterinary Products.  During the ten minute webcast, entitled: ‘The highs and lows of feline hyperthyroidism’, he presents new evidence that overdosing hyperthyroid patients can lead to iatrogenic hypothyroidism, making them more likely to [...]

Animal loving celebrity couple Joanna Page and James Thornton are helping to promote National Microchipping Month this June by lending their voices to a fun and informative video clip starring Paige the lamb and Jimmy the sheepdog. National Microchipping Month takes place every year to highlight the benefits of microchipping animals, and the need to keep [...]

The first phase of a revolutionary web tool is to be launched that will help dog breeders to find the most suitable mate for their dog, based on how healthy the offspring and future generations of dogs are likely to be. The Mate Select service, developed in conjunction with scientists at the Animal Health Trust (AHT), [...]

A unique charity that employs blind, partially sighted and disabled people to make a range of beauty and cleaning products is re-launching its famous Dog Shampoo on 1st June 2001.  David Sore, marketing manager of Clarity said, ‘Dogs are part of our life here at Clarity.  On any day, there are usually 6 or 7 guide [...]

A free webinar entitled ‘Chronic pain in the geriatric dog: decision making and risk management’ is to be held on Wednesday June 15 at 8.30 pm . The speaker will be Jo Murrell, University of Bristol. Registration for the webinar can be completed at http://www.thewebinarvet.com/vetoquinol, entering the code ‘veto 11′ to obtain it free of [...]

The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) is accepting nominations for the 2012 veterinary awards, which will be presented April 12-15, 2012 during the 2012 WSAVA World Congress in Birmingham, UK. Presented by the British Small Animal Veterinary Association, the awards recognize achievements of veterinarians internationally in advancing the care of companion animals. Nominations are invited [...]

International animal welfare will be the focus of a centre that aims to equip the next generation of vets to improve the plight of animals across the world. The Jeanne Marchig International Centre for Animal Welfare Education is to form an integral part of the University of Edinburgh’s Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies. The £2 [...]

The 2010 heartworm incidence survey conducted by the American Heartworm Society (AHS) reveals that despite weather conditions considered unfavorable to mosquito proliferation, heartworm disease was diagnosed in every state in the U.S. and almost every county and parish. This survey focused on 2010 heartworm diagnoses, representing data from more than 5,000 veterinary clinics across the country [...]