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Managing obesity and diabetes in pets: the role of nutrition
Obesity and diabetes are two of the most common health issues affecting dogs. These conditions are closely interconnected, with obesity being a significant risk factor for the development of diabetes. Managing these issues effectively requires a multidisciplinary approach, including appropriate nutritional support, exercise, and veterinary care.
Dealing with Difficult Dentals
You are nearing the end of the ops list, and there is just one procedure to go before lunch – a 10-year-old greyhound with a malodorous mouth and a tooth root abscess. Do you relish the challenge or secretly wish it was your consult day instead?
Dental cases are some of the most common in first opinion practice, yet they can also be among the most challenging. Understanding how to manage these cases effectively can transform them from stressful hurdles into opportunities to make a significant impact on patient welfare.
Study examines how bacteria in chickens is leaving thousands of people unwell every year.
A new study published in the Scientific Reports journal, led by Royal Veterinary College (RVC) lecturer and Roslin scientific associate Dr Androniki Psifidi, has revealed how genes influence chickens’ resistance to Campylobacter, a genus of bacteria that causes food poisoning …
RVC canine diabetes archive used to examine link between immune system genes and diabetes in high-risk dog breeds
While previous studies have implicated these MHC genes in canine diabetes, this study is the first to examine this association in individual dog breeds. The research, published in Canine Medicine and Genetics, reveals that particular MHC genes are indeed associated with canine diabetes in certain breeds of dogs, suggesting that further work is needed to understand the role of the immune system in the development of canine diabetes, but that the disease may not be the same in all breeds.
£5 million funding awarded to transform the UK Food System to address the country’s needs for health and sustainability
The Royal Veterinary College is among the world-leading research bodies which will drive the UK’s Food Systems Partnership for Sustainable Food Future – Centre for Doctoral Training A partnership of leading universities, including the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), have been …
Veterinary and medical professionals call for a One Health approach to improve human pandemic infection control
At a time when the world’s biodiversity is facing both a mass extinction event and an increase in emerging infections, a group of leading veterinary and medical professionals have spoken out about the need for professionals in human, animal and …
Meet the team: Nicky Gordon
Meet Nicky Gordon, Continuous Improvement Manager at Covetrus UK. Based in Dumfries, Nicky tells us about his love for FC Barcelona, his dog and his daughter!
Veterinary Marketing: 5 ways to attract millennial pet owners.
As a veterinary practice manager or partner looking for new and exciting ways to promote your practice, it’s vital you understand the fundamentals of marketing. So, as part of our InsightOne Veterinary Marketing series, we’re diving into marketing methodologies to help empower you on the journey to reaching your full potential.
Meet the team: Mariah Fredrick
In this series, we speak to the people behind Covetrus. This week, we caught up with Marketing Maven, Mariah Fredrick! Name: Mariah Fredrick Role: Business Development Category Manager Quote to live by: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to …
Spay & Neuter Awareness Month with SSPCA’s Sharon Comrie.
February 1st marks the beginning of National Spay and Neuter Awareness Month (NSNAM). Originally founded by The Doris Day Animal Foundation, this month provides an opportunity for pet owners, veterinarians and those in the animal health world to spread the word; a time to remember how we can help mitigate the …