Northern Ireland Protocol will block 51% of veterinary medicines in seven weeks – vets give serious warning on public health, food supplies, animal welfare and trade, a leading vet has warned.

Now, Dr Esther Skelly Smith, who is Junior Vice President of both the North of Ireland Veterinary Association and the British Veterinary Association NI Region, says that the grace period…

British Veterinary Association medicines warning is a ‘reminder of Protocol impact’, says Lockhart

Speaking to MPs in Westminster, the DUP DEFRA spokesperson said: “The reality is that in Northern Ireland, due to the regulation and bureaucracy associated with the Northern Ireland Protocol, we…

Vet Issues Raw Meat Warning After Dog Owner’s Post Goes Viral

A top veterinarian has warned dog owners against feeding their pets raw meat, after a Reddit post about collecting uncooked flesh for his pups caused outrage on the platform. The…

Police issue warning after medicine intended for animal use stolen from Fair Oak vets

Hampshire Police has issued a warning after a quantity of drugs, intended for animal use, were stolen from a veterinary clinic in Fair Oak. One of the medications in particular,…

Covid UK: Dog owners issued warning over mystery illness thought to be Covid

Dog owners have warned their canine friends have fallen seriously ill with nausea and diarrhea after walks, with the first case reported on the Yorkshire coast. The bug then spread…

Tragic dog death prompts warning over river algae

Janine Haslett is urging dog owners to be aware of the dangers of algae in Canterbury rivers after losing her beloved chocolate lab. Tucker died within two hours this month…

Warning issued to every cat owner who works at home due to Covid

Cats could be stressed out during the Covid-19 pandemic if their owners are home all day. Experts have warned cat owners that since the health crisis began, their cats could…

Vets issues urgent warning to dog owners who walk their pet in woodlands

Dog owners who like to walk through the woods or heath with their four-legged friends are warned to be cautious after reports of a potentially fatal disease. Concerns were raised…

Royal Veterinary College issues warning as cat deaths surge and pet foods urgently recalled

The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has warned cat owners of an increase in deaths associated with certain foods. Concern grew after the veterinary school reported a sudden surge in severe…

Which? issues urgent cat food recall warning over potentially fatal illness fears

Consumer Choice Brand Which? has issued an urgent recall for certain cat foods due to safety concerns. The recall comes because of an outbreak of a rare condition called pancytopenia,…