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A recent study found that brachycephalic (flat faced) breeds have a 3.63x greater risk of developing dry eye1. What is dry eye? Dry eye (keratoconjunctivitis sicca or KCS) is a condition whereby dogs have a reduced tear film (deficient aqueous layer) due to destruction of their tear (lacrimal) gland. Left untreated, the condition can result
Coronavirus contingency - our CPD is going virtual The Coronavirus is affecting all industries including veterinary practices. To ensure that veterinary practices keep their CPD activities going at this time, TVM UK, the innovative animal health company has made its In Practice Lunch and Learn sessions virtual. The sessions normally take place in veterinary practices
Long before it was fashionable enough to be found in trendy drinks, cosmetics and smoothies, Activated Charcoal (or AC) has been widely used as a method of gastrointestinal decontamination for both humans and animals. But what is it, and when should you be using it (and when not)? *This blog is for veterinary professionals only.

At this time of year they can be seen in parks and pavements up and down the country (some people even leave them around the house to ward off spiders), but did you know conkers contain a chemical called aesculin which is poisonous to dogs? Not only that, but larger conkers could also cause an

We all know that dogs just love to eat anything – and vets are often asked about wild mushrooms. With the milder climate and the recent rain and moisture, mushroom populations seem to be booming this autumn. Last year the Veterinary Poisons Information Service (VPIS) even issued a warning about the issue. Most of the

Dogs love to experiment and, you guessed it, their mouth is their laboratory! Unfortunately, they don’t always have the good sense to be selective in what they choose to ‘test out’, and batteries are no exception. Batteries are hidden everywhere in a household – from inside watches to children’s toys to TV remotes. Some may

The VPIS has teamed up with Vets Now to bring you the potentially life saving ToxBox 24-Hour Service.            This service gives veterinary practices 24 hour access to drugs and products used in the emergency treatment of poisoning that they are most likely to need, but least likely to stock. How