Vet and Pet News from VetUK

Warning over giving human medicines to pets

2011-12-14T09:08:41+00:00

Vets are reporting a rise in the number of pets needing treatment after their under-pressure owners have tried to help them with medicines intended for humans, an insurer said today.

http://www.vetuk.co.uk/news/warning-over-giving-human-medicines-to-pets

Pandas settling in well in Edinburgh

2011-12-13T10:46:32+00:00

Two giant pandas are settling in to their new home "extremely well" more than a week after arriving in the UK from China.

http://www.vetuk.co.uk/news/pandas-settling-in-well-in-edinburgh

Lemur found collapsed in London

2011-12-12T12:11:05+00:00

A severely ill Lemur has been found collapsed on Tooting Common in south-west London as temperatures drop to below zero.

http://www.vetuk.co.uk/news/lemur-found-collapsed-in-london

RSPCA dog cares for rescued kittens

2011-12-09T11:18:03+00:00

Four newly born kittens saved from being drowned in a drain are now being looked after by a caring rescue dog.

http://www.vetuk.co.uk/news/rspca-dog-cares-for-rescued-kittens

World's oldest dog dies at 26

2011-12-08T11:30:32+00:00

The world's oldest dog has died at 26 years and eight months.

http://www.vetuk.co.uk/news/world-s-oldest-dog-dies-at-26

Kitten microwaved during break-in

2011-12-07T08:08:26+00:00

Police are hunting intruders who killed a kitten in a microwave oven during a burglary in which nothing was stolen.

http://www.vetuk.co.uk/news/kitten-microwaved-during-break-in

RSPCA warns over ornamental tanks

2011-12-06T10:02:21+00:00

The RSPCA has issued a call to fish owners not to be swayed by the growing trend for 'fashion accessory' aquariums, which are designed as ornaments rather than suitable homes for fish.

http://www.vetuk.co.uk/news/rspca-warns-over-ornamental-tanks

Increase in dognapping recorded

2011-12-05T13:10:35+00:00

The current economic climate has seen cases of dognapping rise by almost 50% according to the latest figures from the DogLost helpline.

http://www.vetuk.co.uk/news/increase-in-dognapping-recorded

No prosecution over dog death

2011-12-02T08:37:51+00:00

A 33-year-old man will not face prosecution after a dog was dragged behind a Porsche for more than six miles before being found dead, police have said.

http://www.vetuk.co.uk/news/no-prosecution-over-dog-death

'Harmful treats' offered to pets

2011-12-01T09:48:56+00:00

A new poll by researchers 72 Point has found that pet owners in the UK are putting their animals' health at risk by pampering them with harmful treats, such as those containing too much sugar or salt.

http://www.vetuk.co.uk/news/harmful-treats-offered-to-pets