Dr. Brenda Bonnett Welfare advocate argues complex issue needs multipronged approach. As chief executive of the International Partnership for Dogs, an organization with a mission to enhance canine health and welfare, I read with interest the article ” Calls for bans on breeding short-nosed dogs gain momentum ” published last month by the VIN News…
Complaints to College of Veterinarians of Ontario up 40% over the past year Bailey Gladwin says the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) at the University of Guelph refused to admit her dog Odie when her referring emergency clinic called and asked for him to be put on a ventilator. (Submitted by: Bailey Gladwin) Veterinarians are at a…
Ross Kelly IVC Evidensia practice count rises to 2,000 with purchase of VetStrategy Britain’s IVC Evidensia, the world’s second-largest owner of veterinary clinics, will soon be larger still with a major move into North America that lifts its global clinic count to about 2,000 across 17 countries. The agreement to acquire Canadian chain VetStrategy, for…
CVC Capital Partners, the private equity giant, is buying one of Britain’s biggest chains of veterinary clinics as it seeks to exploit a boom in pet ownership during the pandemic. Sky News has learnt that Medivet is being sold by Inflexion Private Equity to CVC in a deal worth more than £1bn. Medivet, which operates…
by: ALYSSA HARDT The demand for nondiscretionary and discretionary cat food products is increasing as well as cat ownership Adapted from a press release: As per Future Market insights (FMI), the global market for cat food is anticipated to surpass a valuation of US$65.2 billion by 2031 in comparison to the valuation of US$40.78 billion registered in…
Here’s a sneak peek of this week’s headlines. Africa Studio / stock.adobe.com Happy Monday! We’re jumpstarting the new workweek by delivering the latest (and greatest) veterinary news and hot topics right to your fingertips. Here is what to expect this week on dvm360: A detailed overview of current research surrounding veterinary cannabis for pain management. To…
As chief executive of the International Partnership for Dogs, an organization with a mission to enhance canine health and welfare, I read with interest the article “Calls for bans on breeding short-nosed dogs gain momentum” published last month by the VIN News Service. The IPFD has been creating resources on the brachycephalic issue for many years, on…
Author Pet Blood Bank Veterinary charity Pet Blood Bank UK has launched its first ever virtual fundraising event to raise money to help save even more lives. The challenge, Around the Coast in 30 Days, asks people to walk, run, swim, or cycle, as many miles as they can to reach a collective target of…
Agency schedules session to hear opinions about its approach August 27, 2021 (published) Edie Lau A lot is happening in the world of pet food, what with contaminated kibble recalls, suspicions that some dogs are dying of a heart condition because of what they’re fed, mounting evidence about the risks of feeding raw meat, and an ongoing mystery related to jerky treats.…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first generic form of amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium for oral suspension for use in cats and dogs. Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium for Oral Suspension is approved to treat susceptible skin and soft tissue bacterial infections (e.g., wounds, abscesses, cellulitis, etc.) in both dogs and cats. It…
