Vets

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...

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Have a pet with fireworks phobia? Prepare now to prevent injury and distress, urge vets

With fireworks season fast approaching, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has issued top tips to help owners protect their pets and livestock from possible injury and distress in the run up to Diwali (20 October), Bonfire Night (5 November) and New Year's Eve (31 December).

Signs of fireworks-related distress can vary from animal to animal. While some pets show obvious signs...

Naughty pup's kitchen crime: vet team pulls spatula from stomach!

A three‑month‑old Labrador‑cross puppy from Saltash has had a lucky escape after swallowing the entire silicon head of a spatula during a moment of kitchen mischief – prompting an urgent trip to Bristol Vet Specialists (BVS) for specialist treatment.

The pup, named Marlo, is owned by Tyler Ferris, and like many growing puppies he has a talent for sniffing out snacks. Earlier in the...

Dovecote Veterinary Specialists invests £1 million to elevate pet care across the Midlands

Dovecote Veterinary Specialists, one of the UK’s leading referral hospitals, is making a £1 million investment to transform its facilities and deliver the highest standards of specialist care for pets across the Midlands.

This significant upgrade will enhance diagnostic capabilities, improve patient comfort, and streamline workflows - ensuring pets receive world-class treatment...

Landmark feline cancer study reveals new genetic insights that could transform treatment options for cats

The first large‑scale genetic study of cancer in pet cats has uncovered crucial cancer‑driving mutations that closely mirror those seen in humans, offering new opportunities to advance diagnosis, prognostication and treatment for cats with cancer.

Part funded by CVS, the research - published in Science - marks a major step forward for the veterinary oncology field and could...

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Pet insurance firm tackling vet fees with AI

UK pet insurance brand Waggel ’s AI triage service has saved 80% of customers using the service a trip to the vet.

With soaring vet fees making the headlines, Waggel’s partnership with AI vet triage service Joii provides an alternative which in most cases allows owners to help their animal at home - removing the risk of costly vet fees and saving pets the potential trauma of an...