Health

Dog owners warned their pet’s bowl could be one of the dirtiest items in the home

Years behaviour expert reveals how often dog bowls, toys and chews should be cleaned, and the hygiene mistakes owners may be making without realising.

Dog owners are being urged to rethink how often they clean their pet’s bowls and toys, as everyday items used by dogs can quickly become a breeding ground for bacteria, old food, saliva and dirt.

Jo Hinds, COAPE-certified behaviourist...

CVS launches new Collaborative Cancer Care service to support first opinion veterinary practices

CVS has announced the launch of its new Collaborative Cancer Care service – a comprehensive oncology vet to vet support service offering designed to help all vets in practice manage cancer cases with greater confidence, clarity and compassion.

The service is now available across CVS practices and will be extended to non‑CVS veterinary practices from 1st February 2026. So that every...

Paralysed dog getting veterinary treatment

Severely paralysed dog walks again with pioneering cell transplant treatment

Neurologist vets at Bristol Vet Specialists have helped a severely paralysed dog to walk again, following pioneering cell transplant treatment.

Owned by Miss Sasha Reed, Arthur the six-year-old male Cockapoo became paralysed in August 2021 following a ‘slipped disc’. This left him with the most severe injury in dogs with ‘slipped discs’, where all sensation and movements below the...

Corgi dog having its ears examined by a veterinary

Veterinary specialists launch specialist dermatology service

Chestergates Veterinary Specialists has launched a new Specialist-led dermatology service to meet rising demand for the diagnosis and management of complex skin and ear disease in dogs and cats.

The service is headed by Sara Legnani, RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology, and will operate three days a week, working closely with Chestergates’ existing referral teams to deliver...