Leptospirosis is an illness that's transmitted mostly by urine from rats and other wildlife, then passed on to other species. Now, local animal care centers are noticing an increase in cases. bit.ly/44d2f97

9⃣7⃣% of doctors agree that there are health benefits to having a pet.

Our furry friends do us a power of good 💕
#PetPower

Along with @theBSAVA BVNA SPVS Office & Veterinary Management Group (VMG), we've responded to the Competition & Markets Authority consultation on behalf of our members.

Our joint submission ensures that a strong veterinary voice continues to be heard in this ongoing CMA investigation.

#TeamVet
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This woman really on the vet hating on a post about pet insurance 🥲 not on my watch, lady.

Chemotherapy for pets is drastically different than in humans.

Our top priority over anything else is quality of life. We will not pursue chemotherapy if it does not improve the quality of life of our patient.

You still don’t have to do it, but I think it is much more humane.

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Hey H&M H&Munitedkingdom Can you please take a stand for animal welfare & pull this tshirt from sale? It’s depicting an ear cropped dog, glamorising an illegal cosmetic mutilation

Offer investigations and tests - money grabbing.

Don't offer these - 'my vet missed a serious disease and now my pet is really ill, I wish I'd known'.

Can't bloody win 🤦‍♂️ #vettwitter

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The French Bulldog Problem youtu.be/T0B7t5h6Ds0?si… via YouTube

Welfare and ethics of chronic pain coming up with the amazing Canine Arthritis Management 3 days of incredible CPD!
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A lot of people have a lot of opinions on clipping the fur off long coated dogs, but I went ahead and did it anyway with Oscar. He got a bunch of grass seeds the first summer after adopting him, clipped him short, and never looked back! Each time after we clipped him, he appeared…

Sheep farmer Marian Porter with one of the greatest rescues we’ve ever seen! 🤩

🎥 Gary Thornborrow

Excited to be bringing the exciting work of UCLanVets to international and postgraduate audiences. If you’re looking for flexible, high quality digital postgraduate education that is globally relevant then get in touch!
#OneHealth #OneWelfare #VetMed #Postgraduate

Believe it or not, some dogs don't enjoy daycare. Sadly, the daycare workers and the owners can be unaware of this, and have the dog sent there when it's unnecessary. Dogs with severe anxiety disorders that are traumatised by everything don't normally go well in daycare.

#Rabbits are one of the most misunderstood and neglected pets. ☹️

Not because people mean to be cruel but because these beautiful little animals have much more complex needs than many people realise. 🐰🐇

Read our blog to better understand your bunnie's needs 👇
#PetBunny

Your vet isn’t recommending sedation because they are lazy or scared or to make money.

Vets get hurt at a rate of over 4x the rate of other professions. Not all of it is avoidable, but this? It’s easy.

Follow instructions. Respect boundaries. Help us stay whole.

Is feeding raw meat to your dog safe?

Short answer - no it's not!

Listen to our chat with a veterinary nutrition expert: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/veter…

Ladeez and gents... the world's first hairless Dachshund.

These cold sausage rolls are freshly minted by plonkers in Birmingham looking for the next big thing now the bottom has dropped out of the extreme French Bulldog market.

#yourbreedisnext

Hoppy #Easter !

Be a good egg and make sure you keep chocolates, sugar-free treats containing xylitol, and hot cross buns well out of reach of your pets to prevent an avoidable emergency trip to the vet this weekend. #PetAdvice bva.co.uk/news-and-blog/…

Do you know a vet who has made a significant contribution to veterinary science and deserves recognition?

Nominations are now open for BVA awards for outstanding service to the profession, contributions to animal health overseas, and more.

bva.co.uk/about-us/award…