Author Archives: Covetrus
Professor Stuart Reid elected to the National Academy of Medicine of the USA
During its annual meeting today, The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) announced that Royal Veterinary College Principal, Professor Stuart Reid CBE FRSE FRCVS, has been elected as an international member. The NAM is one of three academies that make up the National …
Comparison is fuelling veterinary mental health crisis
The feeling of not being as good as their peers when it comes to diagnosing and solving a case is contributing to mental health issues in vets, new research has found. Conducted by Dr Elizabeth Armitage-Chan—Reader in Veterinary Education at …
Fireworks Season: Tips for Keeping Pets Calm
With Halloween and Guy Fawkes Night around the corner, proper pet care is on the minds of pet owners and veterinarians, alike. Fireworks season, while being a time of celebration for humans, can be incredibly stressful and frightening for pets. …
Early neutering of female dogs increases incontinence risk, study finds
The age at which female dogs are neutered is associated with early-onset urinary incontinence, academics from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have revealed. Urinary incontinence affects around three per cent of bitches in the UK. The condition can be distressing …
Vets join calls for no-deal Brexit to be taken off the table
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is calling for no-deal Brexit to be taken off the negotiating table following detailed analysis of the potential impact on animal health and welfare. The new position, agreed at BVA Council on Thursday 19 September, builds on …
Covetrus launches handheld urine sediment analyser
Covetrus, the global leader in animal health and technology has launched its brand new urine sediment analyser, the scil Vet SA. The revolutionary in-house diagnostic device—available exclusively through Covetrus Diagnostics—enables veterinarians to analyse urine sediment, achieving results in a mere …
Persian cats at high risk of health problems, study shows
New research into the health issues of the popular Persian has been conducted by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh. The study revealed haircoat disorders, dental disease, overgrown nails and eye discharge are the most common conditions …
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Post Op Nutrition for your Pooch
Is there a common misconception out there about man’s best friend? Ask pet parents about the composition of their dog’s dinner, and you may hear a resounding agreement that our furry friends are, exclusively, meat eaters. Although they are closely …
Why We Care About Sri Lankan Street Dogs
In case you’ve been living under a rock and missed the memo, we’re obsessed with empowering veterinary practices across the globe, and as a result, we’ve joined forces with Sri Lankan-based charity WECare Worldwide. Vet, Janey Lowes (below) founded the …