[ad_1] Yesterday, because of the three-legged walk, I made the appointment for Pepper to see the vet. We got there nice and early and there was no waiting; we were straight in. Pepper is always very enthusiastic about her vet visits. She jumped straight onto the weighing machine without being asked. And her weight is […]
The Visiting Equine Vet | My Shetland
[ad_1] While we have a general veterinary practice on the islands, I was thrilled to hear that an equine vet from Ardene House Vet Practice was coming up to Shetland. These are the folk who operated on Iacs’ penile squamous cell carcinomas last year, so I booked a visit. Iacs started with a thorough examination […]
Federal grant will help Roanoke County vet address shortage of large-animal care
[ad_1] A Roanoke County-based large-animal veterinarian plans to use a recently awarded federal grant to expand her business in an area that the government has identified as lacking adequate rural veterinary care. Dr. Hannah Varnell, founder of Wellfarm Veterinary Consultants, will use the $125,000 U.S. Department of Agriculture grant to buy new equipment and increase […]
Takeover of eight vet businesses could increase costs for animal owners
[ad_1] The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened initial phase 1 investigations into IVC’s takeover of eight independent vets businesses in December last year. IVC is the largest provider of veterinary services in the UK, with over 1,000 veterinary practices providing small animal, equine and farm animal veterinary services such as surgeries, vaccinations, and microchipping. […]
Video: Animal Refugees Treated in New Vet Clinic
[ad_1] Catch this wonderful message from Kharkiv, Ukraine. Animal Rescue Kharkiv (ARK) has been pulling animals out of shelled buildings and rescuing abandoned cats and dogs in eastern Ukraine since the war started. It provides veterinary care even though large sections of its clinic were reduced to rubble as a result of being hit by […]
Panther Cat to the Vet
[ad_1] These past few days, he’s not been himself. By “not himself”, I mean that Monster has not been nagging for food, annoying everyone by asking for food and generally demanding food. And what food he has, he doesn’t finish his bowl! Something is not right. I phoned the vet surgery who said he should […]
P.E.I. vet student helping animals have happier, healthier lives
[ad_1] Nima Morady cares deeply about the welfare of animals. The fourth year Atlantic Veterinary College student was recently recognized with a Compassionate Care Scholarship of $3,000. The awards from the Humane Society Veterinary Association go to students who show dedication and commitment to animal welfare, rights or protection issues. “How people treat their animals is […]
KENA: How Is Kentucky Preparing For Large Animal Vet Shortage? – Horse Racing News
[ad_1] by Press Release|10.24.2022|10:55am The looming crisis in large-animal veterinary care has been recognized for years, but it wasn’t until recently that the ramifications of this deficit have made themselves known. While horse owners in Central Kentucky might feel insulated from the effects of a veterinarian shortfall, most of the Commonwealth – and the United […]
Why Is Your Dog’s Stomach Making Noises? A Vet Weighs In
[ad_1] If you’ve ever wondered, “Why is my dog’s stomach making noises?” you’re not alone. A vet tells us if your dog’s stomach making noises is normal … or a cause for concern. If you’ve ever wondered, “Why is my dog’s stomach making noises?” you’re not alone. A vet tells us if […]
Vet Tech Profiles: Jason Bartel
[ad_1] In honor of National Veterinary Technician Week, we’re introducing you to our 4 incredible vet techs! Vet techs truly make the zoo world go round. They do everything from helping monitor animals under anesthesia and collecting blood samples, to placing IV catheters and performing endotracheal intubation. Not to mention filling hundreds of prescriptions, laboratory […]