Such an important message. Talk to your vet if you need any advice and please think #healthoverlooks with any choice of pet

.BritishVets meet Vitality UK

We are not only remembering our brave human soldiers this weekend, but we are thinking about our fallen animal comrades too. Some interesting info from Imperial War Museums here too iwm.org.uk/history/15-ani…

Dogs on trampolines? Pugs on #Christmas jumpers? Today we have launched good practice guidelines to encourage advertisers to avoid such #PromoNoNos and depict #PetsInAds responsibly #animalwelfare ow.ly/g2sU30mR6GU

Illegal puppy imports are a real concern for #vets & animal rescue organisations- 30% vets had seen puppies last year that they were concerned had been brought into the country illegally. RT to share our top tips to get a puppy responsibly ow.ly/rk8c30nkGVF

New study from The Kennel Club reveals the number of pedigree dogs at risk of often painful and debilitating inherited diseases is being dramatically reduced by responsible breeders using DNA tests. Read on 👉 ow.ly/JoVg50kgQn6

'This is a calamity': the surgeons keeping pugs and bulldogs alive | Life and style | The Guardian theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2…

Royal Canin UK . Royal Canin UK We hope you'll remove this banner and join other major brands who've pledged to stop using flat-faced breeds in publicity materials. As a brand closely affiliated with dog health and welfare, your pledge will make a real difference #animalwelfare

Hi Cadbury USA. You've probably not seen our #BreedtoBreathe campaign this side of the pond- flat-faced dogs can suffer from serious health issues, so we ask brands to show #PetsInAds responsibly. For more on why vets are concerned, do check with AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association). Cadbury UK

If you regularly take your pet to the EU like this dog owner Ayesha, don’t get caught out. 🐶🐈 #PetTravel will change this autumn if the UK leaves the EU without a deal. You will need to contact your vet 4 months before travelling. Stay updated 👉 gov.uk/guidance/pet-t…

Well done Sainsbury's for recognising the negative impact of #fireworks on #animalwelfare. The loud noises & bright flashes can be extremely traumatic for pets, wildlife, horses & livestock, leading to serious injury in some cases ow.ly/2VgM50wOnKp telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/10/1…

@sliptalking Congenitally + deliberately deformed by humans in pursuit of cute. This cat has scabby/sore skin, won't be able to breathe as well as a normal cat and will have brain abnormalities. Here's what lies beneath in a peke-faced Persian. #torturebreeding

Evil happens when people let it happen, and our best defence against it is never to forget where evil leads. That is why it is so important to commemorate #HolocaustMemorialDay and the 75th anniversary of the liberation of @AuschwitzMemorial on 27th January. #WeRemember #HMD2020

A heads-up to the The Kennel Club on the eve of Crufts: dogs are as-near-as-dammit obligate nose breathers and if judges award prizes to dogs with closed nostrils this week, we will be highlighting it on cruffa.org #breedtobreathe

Please visit our website for the latest advice about bringing your pet to our vets during the coronavirus outbreak. biltonvets.co.uk/virus

Worried about your cat after today’s rather misleading BBC News (UK) article? We have updated our blog with more accurate information, including the statement from BritishVets. Read more biltonvets.co.uk/cats-and-coron… #coronavirus #britishvets

I know there’s a lot going on in the world right now - but chopping dogs ears off in the name of ‘beauty’ is barbaric. Time to educate, raise awareness and help #CutTheCrop BritishVets