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17/08/2024

🐾 Come and meet Maysie the Therapy Dog at Edition Dog Live! 🐾

Join us in our Pawsitive Village where Maysie will be spreading her special brand of comfort and joy on the Therapy Dogs Nationwide stand. 🐶❤️ Whether you need a cuddle or just want to learn more about the incredible work therapy dogs do, Maysie is here to make your day a little brighter.
At the village's core, organisations, charities, and clubs beckon you to embark on a journey alongside your dog to touch lives and foster connections. Discover how your dog can be more than a pet but a catalyst for change and a beacon of joy in the community.

05/07/2024

New Vet School open for applications

Aspiring veterinary professionals can now apply for a place at Scotland’s first new vet school in more than a century.

As of today (Friday 5 July 2024) prospective students can apply through clearing at the School of Veterinary Medicine at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC).

The School intends to register its first cohort of students on to its Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSci) degree in Aberdeen in mid-October / early November.

Students who are successful in their application following interview will be contacted directly to confirm their start date.

As only the third veterinary school in Scotland and the first in over 150 years, the SRUC School of Veterinary Medicine will use innovative teaching methods to prepare students for work in the increasingly important rural mixed practice, agricultural and food sectors

The new curriculum not only embeds students in real-life practices but will address a number of key issues within the wider rural and veterinary sectors.

Professor Caroline Argo, Dean of Veterinary Medicine and Head of School, said: “It is now recognised that the UK veterinary profession is failing to achieve self-sufficiency in generating and retaining homegrown talent. This has serious ramifications for Scotland’s farmers. We are seeking to address this by training the vets that are so essential for our food sector and mixed, rural practices.

“The UK’s vet schools produce professionals of the very highest standard, but changes in the labour market mean that the veterinary profession remains on the Home Office’s ‘Shortage Occupation List’ and has a high turnover rate together with large dependency on non-UK, largely EU vets to address shortfalls in priority areas. These areas include remote and rural practice, veterinary public health, livestock health and welfare, and government services, including certification.

“In light of Brexit and border policy changes, it is now essential for Scotland that we build new homegrown talent pools for ourselves, and equip them with the specialist skills, resilience and diversity that our rural communities, government and food sectors require.”

To apply visit www.sruc.ac.uk/clearing

24/04/2024

Designer dog breeds at high risk of tick infestation, study finds.
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that designer cross breeds, including Cavapoo, Cockapoo, Goldendoodle and Cavachons have higher risk of becoming infested by ticks due to their Poodle parentage. The study scored Standard Poodles as the second highest breed at risk of tick infestation – suggesting the curly coats of these dogs are simply too inviting for ticks to refuse to attach themselves. These findings aim to help owners, breeders and vets better understand why certain dogs are more at risk, what to look out for and how to best prevent tick infestation in dogs.
The RVC’s VetCompass study examined a random sample of anonymised veterinary health records from more than 900,000 dogs in the UK. Over a five-year period, almost 2,000 tick infestation cases were identified. These results show that ticks are a common parasite in dogs, with 2% (one in every 50 dogs) diagnosed with at least one tick infestation over the five-year study period.
The team explored a list of possible risk factors to understand what makes some types of dogs more prone to tick infestation than others. The factors investigated included characteristics such as the ear carriage, haircoat, skull shape, and bodyweight as well as demographic criteria spanning breed, breed purity, Kennel Club recognised breeds and groups, age, s*x and more.
The study found that while the new designer breeds – increasingly popular among pet owners – had a higher risk of tick infestation, some longer established breeds were also at high risk, such as the Cairn Terrier, Standard Poodle, Parson Russell Terrier, Golden Retriever and Miniature Schnauzer. In comparison, the breeds with the lowest odds included the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Rottweiler, Chihuahua and English Bulldog.
Male dogs had 1.24 times the risk compared to females. Dogs with medium-length coats (x2.20 risk) and those with V-shaped drop or long, floppy ears (x1.23 risk) also had higher risk of tick infestation.

24/01/2024

The Kennel Club is intensifying its pressure on the Government to implement a ban on electric shock collars, expressing disappointment over previous unfulfilled commitments regarding animal welfare. Despite pledges to prohibit these collars, the Government has not confirmed a date for passing the Animal Welfare (Electronic Collars) (England) Regulations 2023, which faces a potential delay or cancellation. The Kennel Club's decade-long campaign reflects broader concerns about the Government's track record in advancing dog welfare, especially after the abandonment of the comprehensive Kept Animals Bill in May 2023.
Today (Wednesday, 24 January), representatives from The Kennel Club, Dogs Trust, RSPCA, Battersea, the British Veterinary Association and Blue Cross will join MPs at an event in Westminster to call on the Government to deliver on their promise to ban the use of these cruel devices.
Mark Beazley, Chief Executive at The Kennel Club, criticised the Government's inconsistent approach to animal welfare, noting the wide public support (77%) for the ban on shock collars. He emphasised the necessity of immediate action to avoid further setbacks in dog welfare policies. The stance against electric shock collars is supported by evidence, including research by Defra, and is part of a broader effort to address dog-related issues, such as livestock worrying, through more effective and humane methods.
Mark Beazley said, “The Government has demonstrated a disappointing lack of commitment towards animal welfare over the last year, with the abandonment of the Kept Animals Bill, which promised long overdue and vital protections for animals.
“Electric shock collars are outdated, cruel devices, which cause physical and psychological harm, and our data shows that a ban is supported by more than three-quarters of the population (77 per cent). We are determined to prevent yet another U-turn from the Government that would have a devastating impact on dog welfare, and we urge them to keep their promise and ban these devices as a priority.”

23/01/2024

Georgia Toffolo, the dynamic entrepreneur and former Queen of the Jungle, has declared war on 'Big Kibble', aiming to banish harmful glycotoxins from dry dog food. Championing her raw food brand, Wild Pack, she's rallying for a healthier lifestyle for our dogs across the UK. Glycotoxins, often found in the dehydration process of making kibble, are linked to various health issues in dogs, from lethargy to severe conditions like cancer. Toffolo's mission? Urge manufacturers to eliminate these toxins, envisioning a future where our pets thrive on wholesome diets.
Marking a significant step in this crusade, Wild Pack has launched a 'Pawtition', striving for a Parliamentary debate after hitting 100,000 signatures. They're not stopping there; a 'Kibble Amnesty' event is also set, inviting pet owners to swap harmful kibble for nutritious Wild Pack meals. With canine nutritionist Anna Webb by their side, the campaign denounces the deceptive practices of 'Big Kibble', highlighting the urgent need for transparency and genuine care in pet nutrition. Join the movement, sign the 'Get Real' Pawtition, and follow Wild Pack for updates on championing a healthier, happier life for our loyal companions.

22/01/2024

Royal Veterinary College Study finds high levels of problem behaviours and use of aversive training methods in pandemic puppies. The average number of owner-reported problem behaviours among ‘pandemic puppies’ was five, with problem behaviours more likely in owners using aversive training techniques, says the Royal Veterinary College
Four in five (82%) ‘pandemic puppy’ owners have reported using aversive training methods in attempts to address their dog’s problem behaviours, according to a new study by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). However, this rise in negative reinforcement/positive punishment (e.g., owners shouting at their dog or using training equipment that is unpleasant for dogs, rather than using reward-based methods such as praise and treats) not only negatively impacts animal welfare, but is often poorly effective, and in some cases, can even result in new problem behaviours in dogs due to the fear and anxiety it can cause.

19/01/2024

We are delighted to announce Dr Connor Brady as one of our guest speakers at this year’s Edition Dog Live. You will also be able to meet and chat to Dr Brady throughout the day on his designated hub. Chat to him, ask him all your questions and find out more about him and his company.
Tickets are on sale now. Meet Dr Brady and many others for only £12. Parking, under 16’s and dogs are FREE

18/01/2024

New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) VetCompass™ programme has found that English Cockers Spaniels have an increased risk of disorders such as ear discharge, dry eye and musculoskeletal pain, but have reduced risk of allergies, alopecia (hair loss) and osteoarthritis.

The study compared the risks of a range of common disorders between random samples of 2,510 English Cocker Spaniels against 7,813 dogs of all other types from a study population of 336,865 dogs under primary veterinary care in the UK in 2016.

Overall, the English Cocker Spaniel had 1.12 times the risk of having at least one disorder diagnosed annually compared to other dogs. From the 43 most common disorders across both groups of dogs, the English Cocker Spaniel had a higher risk of 21 conditions compared with a lower risk of just 11. Taken together, these suggest different and somewhat poorer overall health in the English Cocker Spaniel compared to other dogs overall.

Ear discharge was the disorder with highest risk in English Cocker Spaniels, with the breed almost 15 times more likely to have the condition. This may be linked to the pendulous ear flaps which are typical of the breed and favoured by the general public but may predispose these dogs to ear infections.

Other disorders with high risk in English Cocker Spaniels included keratoconjunctivitis sicca (x7.6 times risk; dry eye, not producing enough tears in the eyes), musculoskeletal pain (x7.1) and subcutaneous mass (x4.9; tumour).

Allergy and atopic dermatitis (itchy, dry, inflamed skin) were the conditions with the lowest risk in English Cocker Spaniels, with the breed being seven times less likely to develop these conditions. Other disorders that English Cocker Spaniels were protected from were alopecia (x-2.9), pododermatitis (x-2.9; inflammation of the paw) and retained deciduous tooth (x-2.9; baby tooth not shed). This shows the complexity of trying to understand breed health.

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