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Charity issues warning over poor rabbit diets

Charity issues warning over poor rabbit diets Poor nutrition is leading to obesity, digestive problems and severe dental disease in the nation's rabbits, the RSPCA has warned. As the 20th Rabbit Awareness Week gets underway (22-26 June), the charity is encouraging rabbit owners to feed their animals a diet rich in fibre and to forgo the muesli-style rabbit food. Read More
New feline blood service announced

New feline blood service announced
Pet Blood Bank UK has announced it will soon be launching a feline blood service. The news follows authorisation from the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD), marking a significant new chapter in veterinary transfusion medicine for cats across the country. It... Read More

Cat the Vet receives BVA Outstanding Service Award

Cat the Vet receives BVA Outstanding Service Award
Cat Henstridge, a small animal veterinary surgeon and social media influencer, was awarded the BVA Outstanding Service Award at this year's BVA Live. Read More


Study highlights health challenges of giant dog breeds

Study highlights health challenges of giant dog breeds
The findings raise welfare concerns about...

Two decades of neutering explored in benchmarking report

Two decades of neutering explored in benchmarking report
Post-operative data from dogs, cats and rabbits revealed. Read More

Vets issue urgent heatstroke advice

Vets issue urgent heatstroke advice
Record high temperatures spark illness concerns. Read More


Severely underweight dam survives against the odds

Severely underweight dam survives against the odds
Rescued mare Thelma joined her foal at welfare...

Horse wellbeing a priority over performance, survey finds

Horse wellbeing a priority over performance, survey finds
Sixty-five per cent consider horses to be like pets. Read More

Charity highlights plight of working donkeys this Bank Holiday weekend

Charity highlights plight of working donkeys this Bank Holiday weekend
Research finds many 'beach donkeys' are suffering from lameness, back pain and welfare issues. Read More


Webinar to explore Haemonchus treatment decisions

Webinar to explore Haemonchus treatment decisions
Experts highlight parasite's difference to...

RUMA CA&E launch condition-specific toolkits

RUMA CA&E launch condition-specific toolkits
The digital kits will support practices to meet AMU reduction targets. Read More

Vets call for over-the-counter flea treatment ban

Vets call for over-the-counter flea treatment ban
Committee hears treatments are 'polluting' and 'ineffective'. Read More


Owners urged to never release 'exotic' pets to the wild

Owners urged to never release 'exotic' pets to the wild
RSPCA warns of dangers to UK's native wildlife.

Rescue rabbit celebrates milestone 15th birthday
Archie Bun proves that rabbits are a long-term commitment

Charity issues warning over poor rabbit diets
RSPCA highlights concerns during the 20th Rabbit Awareness Week campaign.

BVNA announces incoming officer team

BVNA announces incoming officer team
Steph Worsley 'immensely proud' to take on presidential role.

Nominations open for 2026 BVNA Awards
The awards recognise the skilled care that individual RVNs and SVNs provide.

Kirsty Young elected as RCVS VN Council chair
The educator will take her three-year post at Royal College Day.


Veterinary Surgeons Act reform receives cross-party support

Veterinary Surgeons Act reform receives cross-party support
A parliamentary event took place at the House of Commons.

RCVS publishes Annual Report for 2025
Members are invited to submit questions ahead of Royal College Day.

Animal welfare policy failing to meet Scots' needs, charity says
Scottish SPCA survey calls for dedicated strategy

Goats can follow the direction of human voice, study finds

Goats can follow the direction of human voice, study finds
Researchers highlight the role of domestication in the emergence of this ability.

City birds collect human items to impress females, study finds
Bowerbirds are using glass and plastic to decorate their nests.

Raccoons solve puzzles for fun, study finds
They completed challenges even without a food reward.

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidanceDefra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress.