If heatstroke or any other heat-related condition is suspected, take your pets to a cool, well-ventilated place, give it ...

The Cabinet Office has published its approach and accompanying guidance from the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) for ...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has launched a new resource to help veterinary professionals support pet owners in choosing a healthy, sustainable diet for their cats and dogs.

When, who and how to report to the competent authorities if you suspect the illegal importation of pets in England and Wales Veterinary surgeons can often be the first to suspect that an animal may ...

BVA working groups bring together veterinary professionals to review and devise responses to specific policy and ethical areas within the veterinary sector. Details of current working groups will be ...

We’ve joined forces with BSAVA and BVZS to spread the word on the importance of providing companionship for pet rabbits. We’re also doing our own bit of myth busting by encouraging owners not to house ...

On 17 November, the final changes to the Veterinary Medicines Regulations (VMRs) will come into force. These were passed in Parliament earlier this year as part of the Veterinary Medicines (Amendment ...

The Dangerous Dogs Act (1991) was introduced in the UK following a series of serious, and in some cases fatal, dog attacks on humans. The Act has been widely discredited for failing to address the ...

It is essential for sheep health and welfare, that any procedures having the potential to create pain and suffering should be balanced against the need for that procedure. Castration and tail-docking ...

Goat kids are disbudded because horns can cause injury to other goats, other livestock, goat keepers, or attending veterinary surgeons. Horns may also make goats more prone to getting caught in fences ...

Neutering is the best way to prevent unwanted pregnancies, in both cats and dogs. But some owners may be anxious about making this decision on behalf of their pets. They may be concerned about ...

Discounted face-to-face CPD equine courses from BEVA. BVA members get 30% off BEVA courses delivered in the UK. The extensive programme includes equine dentistry, horse reproduction, sports medicine, ...