Dr. Jane
December 25, 2022
The Ulster Farmer’s Union (UFU) has welcomed a three year extension of a ‘grace period’ to ensure the supply of veterinary medicines to Northern Ireland. he temporary post-Brexit arrangements had been due to expire at the end of this year. It led to a group of MPs warning about a risk of shortages which would impact a range of treatment …
Check out this week’s highlights. Happy Pet Appreciation Week! The goal of this special week is to raise awareness surrounding pet care and pet health issues, which is what veterinary professionals handle on a daily basis. Therefore, while we celebrate Pet Appreciation Week, take time to appreciate yourself and all your hard work. Here is what you can find this …
The Federal Trade Commission today took the second action against JAB Consumer Partners to prevent the private equity firm from further consolidating control over specialty and emergency veterinary clinics. As a condition of JAB’s proposed $1.65 billion acquisition of the parent company of veterinary clinic owner Ethos, the FTC is ordering the firm to divest clinics in Richmond, Va., Denver, …
With the weather heating up veterinarians are reminding pet owners how to keep their furry friends healthy this summer. People in Traverse City were walking their dogs through downtown on a hot Tuesday afternoon. They say they take breaks, bring water and cool off in the bay, but Veterinarian Craig Brakeman says even that may not be enough. “Even if …
The Federal Trade Commission today took action to protect competition in markets for specialty and emergency veterinary services by requiring the owner of a chain of veterinary clinics, JAB Consumer Partners, to divest clinics in California and Texas as a condition of its proposed $1.1 billion acquisition of competing clinic operators SAGE Veterinary Partners, LLC. The Commission also imposes robust …
PULLMAN, Wash. – Many horse owners purchase painkilling and potentially dangerous drugs without having a veterinarian examine their horse first, a recent survey has found. The survey of 389 horse owners in the United States found a total of about 27% bought painkillers from noncompliant sources that would fall outside the veterinarian-client-patient relationship. As of November 2021, 47 states require …
dr Karissa Mitchell knew something was wrong when work took over everything. She didn’t have the energy to cook meals, or call her family on the phone. It was the height of the pandemic, and the Nanaimo, BC-based veterinarian was not only putting in 12-hour days but absorbing the emotion that comes with treating sick animals and dealing with their …
Veterinary appointments are getting harder to come by, with clinics facing labor shortages stemming from pandemic disruption. Why it matters: Americans are spending more than ever on their pets, which have provided us companionship during a time of isolation. State of play: Veterinarians say they’re suffering from burnout and offering fewer appointments per hour than pre-pandemic times due to new …
New dog owners trying to get to grips with their puppies can avail of free puppy care classes in Kilkenny city. The classes are free to attend and take place at Petmania stores nationwide on the second Saturday of every month, starting on Saturday, April. However, spaces are limited and people are advised to register in advance. Delivered by trained …
The moment a dog met their owner’s newborn baby daughter and immediately fell in love has been captured in heartwarming footage shared online. Some new parents may be apprehensive about newborns coming into contact with dogs and other pets at an early age, but research suggests close contact of this kind may actually be beneficial. A 2012 study conducted by …
