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Here are some general questions, which we should all know the answers to.
See how well you do.
1. A blood test reveals an abnormally high level of protein in the serum.
What is the most likely cause of this?
2. In dogs icteric disease and severe haemorrhage could be caused by which condition?
3. The supra spinatus muscle does is responsible for which specific function?
4. Which body cells do not require a nucleus?
5. What is the main reason for not storing part-used vials of Saffan in the fridge?
6. Which canine breed is exocrine pancreatic insufficiency inheritable?
7. What is the normal P.C.V for a dog?
8. What is the ideal body temperature of an adder?
9. How old are budgies when they fledge?
10. Which animal could contract the human influenza virus?
Posted by jenvetadmin on Saturday, June 27 @ 08:29:53 BST (11 reads)
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LOCUM VET LOOKING FOR WELL PAID WORK???
LOOK NO FURTHER:
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THESE OR ANY OTHER POSITIONS PLEASE CONTACT:
Alex Jordan on 01392 332858 or email alex.jordan@rigvets.co.uk
3-4 week Locum Vet Position in Northern Ireland Car & Accommodation provided.
Locum Vet Position in West Yorkshire 6th July onwards.
Locum Vet position in Manchester during July & August.
Locum Vet position in Newcastle 13th July – 8 weeks.
Locum Vet Position in Yorkshire 10th August – 20th September. Car & Accommodation available.
Somerset – Locum Veterinary Surgeon from the 3rd August until December.
SE LONDON/KENT - Locum Veterinary Surgeon from 29th June - 1 WEEK.
Locum Vet required – East London many dates during July, August and September.
Middlesex - Locum Veterinary Surgeon - 1st September (1 DAY).
Liverpool - Locum Veterinary Surgeon – 28/09 – 02/10.
Posted by jenvetadmin on Tuesday, June 23 @ 22:19:18 BST (14 reads)
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HEALTH AND SAFETY IN PRACTICE
Collimate well so that the area is as small as possible.
Stand at least 2 metres away.
Use a lead screen, lead gown and gloves as necessary.
X-ray your protective clothing from time to time to ensure there are no signs of wear and tear.
Always wear dosimeters and make sure they sent away to the NRPB as recommended. Make one person responsible for them.
Have a lead lined table and if possible surrounding walls.
Ensure the x-rays taken are necessary and try to get them right first time to avoid repeating them.
Use the correct plates, films and have good dark-room techniques – again to reduce repeated unnecessary x-rays being taken.
Keep an accurate log of all x-rays taken and see that the staffs are sharing the amount between them.
Do not allow staff to become complacent with x-rays.
Always give a warning before pressing the exposure button i.e. “x-rays” to warn others to keep away.
Remember x-rays can induce the formation of cancer and genetic defects.
X-rays are just one of many potential hazards to our health.
How does pregnancy affect our jobs as vets and nurses? I have known many vns to have premature/small babies - is this just a coincedence?
Do many still continue as normal despite all the risks?
Posted by jenvetadmin on Sunday, June 21 @ 19:31:26 BST (18 reads)
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Are you an experienced Large Animal Vet looking to step in to a Commercial Role?
Do you want to work for a highly successful multinational that offers excellent rewards and career progression?
This is an exciting opportunity to work for a world leading animal health companiy with an excellent reputation and offices in over 30 countries!
A fantastic opportunity has become available for an experienced vet to step in to this exciting and challenging role.
The position is extremely varied and you will be involved in the day to day care of a number of species, predominately cattle. You will also help provide technical support to Sales & Marketing and deal with customer enquiries.
It is essential that you hold a degree registerable with the RCVS and have experience as a Large Animal Vet.
For confidential enquiries please send your CV to Charlie.copleston@rigvets.co.uk or call us on 01392332858.
£35,000-£45,000 + excellent benefits, free life assurance & pension scheme.
Posted by jenvetadmin on Friday, June 12 @ 19:36:00 BST (26 reads)
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VNS needed asap start - ongoing great jobs...
jenvetnurse writes "My client based in the Manchester area is seeking several VNs to cover ongoing vacancies within the group over the summer period.
The positions vary from practice to practice but all have a very supportive team and have been a pleasure recruiting for over the last year as locums seem to enjoy time there and return periodically.
You may be provided with accommodation if needed local to the practice, locums would ideally need a car although public transport is available. The positions are open to both experienced VNs and Qualified VNs, with varied pay rates.
My client based in the Surrey area is seeking a highly experienced or qualified Vn to join their first opinion practice from Monday the 8th of June.
The position would be suited best to a VN seeking a long term locum position on a 2week notice period. Accommodation is available local to the practice in a two bedroom flat that will be yours throughout the duration of the contract with the client.
The position would suite a VN that would be happy to cover front of house and that is comfortable with the longer term vacancies.
Please call Vic Bekker at Rig Veterinary recruit as soon as possible to get further details or email me at victor.bekker@rigvets.co.uk
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Posted by jenvetadmin on Wednesday, June 03 @ 20:50:18 BST (40 reads)
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What is WellCat for life?
WellCat for life is a brand new initiative from FAB for their golden anniversary year - a celebration of 50 years of pioneering cat care.
It is a perfect way to bring together the wealth of information FAB has generated in a very practical way for vets and for owners and other organisations involved in feline health.
WellCat for life is a partnership of care – between cat and owner, and between owner and vet. Other cat professionals can also use WellCat for life material to work with their feline clients to improve health care.
All of this to help cats lead longer, healthier and happier lives. It means that the best possible and consistent advice is reaching cat lovers wherever they are.
Brand new material has been developed by FAB’s feline expert panels including looking anew at cats in terms of age and lifestage.
Six new lifstages have been developed and for each of these there is advice on health risks and help that can be given. Did you know that cats need their blood pressure checked after a certain age? Could you body condition score a cat to see if it is too fat or too thin? All of this information is available. Additionally lots more detailed advice on individual illnesses is available on this site:
http://www.fabcats.org/wellcat/for_life/index.php
Posted by jenvetadmin on Saturday, May 30 @ 20:52:39 BST (53 reads)
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New canine mobile blood collection unit saves lives...
Enough blood was collected to save the lives of up to 32 dogs at a Pet Blood Bank UK (PBBuk) collection session at the University of Nottingham’s School of Veterinary Medicine and Science on Wednesday (May 20).
The blood collection session celebrated the launch of a brand new mobile unit, the first of its kind, donated by specialist pet food manufacturer, Royal Canin. The unit will allow Pet Blood Bank UK to tour the country’s vet schools and reach more donors.
Taking place at the veterinary school, the blood collection session offered third-year university students an opportunity to learn about transfusion medicine and to practice their clinical skills on real life subjects, as they performed the pre-donation checks and tests under the close supervision of Pet Blood Bank UK veterinary advisers.
Vanessa Ashall, Pet Blood Bank UK welfare officer and veterinary surgeon, said: “It is great for students to be able to see these animals. Transfusion medicine is a new science and I certainly wasn’t taught about it as a veterinary student.
Collaboration with veterinary schools is such a positive step, as we are able to educate the vets of the future on the benefits of transfusion medicine and blood typing, whilst giving them some real hands-on experience.”
Veterinary support manager for Royal Canin, Chris Geddes, said: “We are really pleased to be able to assist Pet Blood Bank UK become more mobile and reach more donors. The charity’s work is so important to the emergency and critical care of patients, as shown by the tremendous gratitude of the owners of blood recipients.”
Golden retriever Beau was one such recipient who had received a transfusion last month after suffering a haemorrhage after surgery for gastric dilatation and volvulus. His owners, Janet and David Liggins, attended the event with a fully-recovered Beau and their other golden retriever, Lotti who gave blood.
Mrs Liggins said: “We can’t speak highly enough of all the vets and vet nurses that cared for him – they did a tremendous job looking after Beau, and us! The Pet Blood Bank provided the blood that saved Beau’s life. We are really pleased that Lotti was able to give blood. She was a star – the perfect donor!”
Veterinary practices wanting to encourage their clients to put dogs forward as donors, or which would like to support the work of Pet Blood Bank UK, should visit:
www.petbloodbankuk.org or contact Pet Blood Bank UK on 01509 232 222 or 0844 800 9925 (5p/min).
Posted by jenvetadmin on Saturday, May 30 @ 20:28:53 BST (48 reads)
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THREE GREAT JOBS FOR PERMANANT VNS START ASAP
jenvetnurse writes "1. JOB DESCRIPTION: This is a fantastic opportunity to work in brand new premises that will be equipped to the highest standards.
Additionally you will be provided with the use of a modern two bed, split level flat above the practice. A generous salary and CPD support is on offer for the right candidate.
2. JOB DESCRIPTION: A busy small animal practice in south Birmingham requires a RVN.
This is a very hands on role with minimal reception work and a flexible rota.
There is excellent in house training and CPD support. In addition to a competitive salary the role also benefits from regular profit share.
3. JOB DESCRIPTION: RVN needed to work for a large Tier 3 Yorkshire based practice with a number of sites in the region.
They are presently seeking a veterinary nurse to work across three busy branches. Preferably you will be qualified although applications from second year students will also be considered.
For more information or to apply, please call Rebecca on 01392 332858 or email your CV to rebecca.goldsmith@rigvets.co.uk
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Posted by jenvetadmin on Thursday, May 28 @ 20:55:01 BST (54 reads)
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Disseminated intravascular coagulation
jenvetnurse writes "The patient must already have a serious problem before DIC sets in.
Typical conditions that are associated with DIC include those involving dying internal tissue, widespread inflammation, red blood cell destruction, poor circulation, particulate matter in the bloodstream, or loss of blood vessel integrity.
The sooner DIC is recognized, the more likely the chance of a positive outcome.
At first, there are no signs at all, just subtle blood test changes. It is important to for the medical staff to watch for these lab changes in patients known to have diseases associated with DIC.
There are several factors that go into the diagnosis of DIC and a patient need not have them all:
Low platelet count:
Platelets are the white blood cells that are involved in clotting blood. In DIC, they are depleted.
Evidence of inappropriate bleeding:
This could be bruising in the skin, excessive bleeding after a blood sample is taken, or spontaneous bleeding from the gums or from any orifice.
Increases in Blood Clotting Times:
Tests called the PT and PTT are run to assess how long different blood clotting proteins take to produce a blood clot. These times are compared to standardized “normal” times. Increased clotting times indicate a tendency to bleed inappropriately. Clotting times well below the normal range can indicate a hypercoagulable state.
Presence of Fibrin Degradation Products: (sometimes called “fibrin split products”)
Fibrin is the material that clots are made of. When antithrombin and other biochemicals remove clots, fibrin fragments become detectable.
These are fibrin degradation products. A fibrin degradation product of note is called the “D-Dimer.” It is notable because there are in-hospital test kits that can be used to detect it.
The presence of D-dimer definitely indicates that a clot has been made and broken down (though, there are many reasons for such a thing to have occurred other than DIC).
The absence of D-Dimer rules out DIC with 95% confidence.
Reduced Fibrinogen blood levels:
Fibrinogen is a fibrin precursor and its absence suggests depletion. The use of fibrinogen reduction as a marker for DIC has been questioned because there are numerous other factors that can reduce fibrinogen.
TREATMENT:
Ultimately what all this clotting and bleeding comes down to is loss of blood flow to the tissues and treatment centers on restoring normal circulation.
This means intravenous fluid administration is crucial to restore tissue perfusion. Often plasma transfusion are used to replenish consumed blood clotting proteins. Plasma is often incubated with an anticoagulant substance called “heparin” before it is administered. Heparin activates anti-thrombin, which, as mentioned, has been depleted in DIC.
The most significant factor in the treatment of DIC is removal of the original disease that predisposed the patient to DIC in the first place. If this can be achieved, it would be the best chance at resolving DIC.
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Posted by jenvetadmin on Wednesday, May 20 @ 19:06:32 BST (78 reads)
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THESE JOBS NEED YOU ASAP!
jenvetnurse writes "Locum Vn required for an immediate start Romford Start – Immediate End –Ongoing
Locum VN Immediate Start End – Ongoing Norfolk
Locum VN required East Sussex Start – 27th May 2009 – 2 weeks
CAMBRIDGE LOCUM REQUIRED – Immediate start – Ongoing – Accom. available - £10.00 p/h
Please call Vic Bekker if interested or email victor.bekker@rigvets.co.uk
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Posted by jenvetadmin on Wednesday, May 20 @ 18:21:32 BST (54 reads)
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As a 24hr MicroChip Database, PETtrac regularly faces the problem of invalid owner contact details. It is extremely frustrating for any organisation finding stray pets when the owner cannot be contacted because the details recorded against the MicroChip have not been updated.
AVID, The MicroChip Company, is trying to raise awareness of this problem, by running a campaign to encourage pet owners to update their contact details on the PETtrac Database... but we need your help!
We're running a series of adverts in the press, both veterinary and for pet owners, but need your help to publicise this more widely. We have promotional material available for you to use wherever possible, to remind pet owners of the importance of keeping correct information on their pet's MicroChip record. These include posters, flyers, stickers and banners for your website.
For more information about the campaign or for promotional materials then please contact AVID on 0800 652 7 977 or visit www.petchipupdate.com
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Posted by jenvetadmin on Thursday, May 07 @ 19:14:57 BST (91 reads)
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This may be of interest to you....
Vet Help Direct www.vethelpdirect.com is a free to use website for the general public, visitors answer a series of interactive questions about their pet and are given a priority rating and customised first aid advice.
By entering your practice into our veterinary practice directory pet owners needing a vet will be able to find you easily.
We also can help to ensure that your existing clients present properly prepared and in time by integrating our interactive questions and answers into your website and customising the answers for your practice.
For further information please contact vet@vethelpdirect.com
Posted by jenvetadmin on Thursday, May 07 @ 18:53:08 BST (81 reads)
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RSPCA struggling with abandoned pets situation
If you have a lost/found/abandoned animal in practice you can make an appeal for help on our homepage and in our newsletter – this will enable us to spread the word and help each other out – especially important as many animal rescue centres are over loaded already.
In face the RSPCA has recently reported that 11,586 animals were abandoned last year.
This is more than 30 animals daily.
This is an increase of over 57% compared to the 7,347 animals that were abandoned in the previous year.
Shocking figures I am sure you will agree.
Posted by jenvetadmin on Tuesday, April 28 @ 23:16:22 BST (94 reads)
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RCVS Day – AGM and Awards Presentation
RCVS Day – AGM and Awards Presentation – will take place on Friday 3 July 2009, at One Great George Street, Westminster, London.
Following the same format as last year, the day will begin at 10am with the AGM, and Awards Presentations at 11am. Coffee will be available from 9.30 - 11am, and lunch will be served at 1pm in the Edwardian Great Hall.
As well as recognising our colleagues’ achievements, Professor Sandy Trees will take up his office as RCVS President for 2009-2010, and new members will be welcomed to RCVS Council and the Veterinary Nurses Council.
As Jill Nute’s last official engagement in her term of office as President, she will be welcoming fellow Cornish practitioner Mr Vic Simpson HonFRCVS to give a talk entitled “Wildlife, my life, and some lessons of life”.
Examining a series of wildlife studies that Vic has made during his career, the talk will also highlight some of the factors that can operate against such studies and demonstrate the value of veterinary investigations in the conservation of wildlife, and how this work benefits society.
All Members and listed/registered veterinary nurses are welcome to attend RCVS Day. Further information and venue details can be found online.
To apply for tickets, which are free, please contact Fiona Harcourt on 020 7202 0773 or f.harcourt@rcvs.org.uk by 19 June.
Posted by jenvetadmin on Saturday, June 27 @ 08:26:51 BST (10 reads)
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DO YOUR CLIENTS KNOW THEY CAN HAVE CATS NEUTERED FOR A FIVER?
Cat owners on low incomes in Great Manchester and Cheshire can still get their cat neutered for just £5, thanks to Cats Protection.
On June 1, 2009 the charity launched a major neutering campaign that enables owners who receive state benefits, pensions, student funding or who are otherwise on a restricted income, to have their cat neutered at the discounted rate.
With 80% of vets across the region supporting the campaign and no finish date scheduled as yet, it is easy and convenient for cat owners living throughout Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Warrington, St Helens, the Wirral and Blackburn to apply for help with neutering costs.
The UK’s leading cat welfare charity, Cats Protection, has been taking radical steps to really make an impact and reduce the number of unwanted cats, which has become a real issue in the North West. Cats can start reproducing as early as four months old. Neutering your cat has many benefits for both male and female cats, reducing the risk of the spread of harmful diseases through fighting, which unneutered cats are more likely to do, and of course mating, which is actually a very painful experience for female felines. Cats Protection recommends neutering both male and female cats from four months of age.
“Population control for cats is very important, as felines are prolific breeders,” explained Ian Macfarlaine, Neutering Manager for Cats Protection. “One unneutered female cat could produce up to 18 kittens a year, or 20,000 descendants over five years, so we really hope this campaign will make a substantial inroad into the cat problem in the Manchester area.”
Posted by jenvetadmin on Sunday, June 21 @ 19:58:22 BST (17 reads)
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latest great jobs take a look...
Yorkshire - Locum Veterinary Surgeon from 29th June - 1 WEEK.
Scotland - Locum Veterinary Surgeon from 29/6 - 4 WEEKS.
Middlesex - Locum Veterinary Surgeon - 1st September (1 DAY).
Locum Vet required - Friendly Small Animal practice seeking a locum with great communication skills with clients. No OOHs or on call would be sole charge with nurses. Many dates over July, August and September.
Liverpool - Locum Veterinary Surgeon – 13/07 – 4/09.
Liverpool - Locum Veterinary Surgeon – 28/09 – 02/10.
Exeter – Our Client in Devon is looking for a Senior and Junior Locum Veterinary Surgeon to join their team. These are to start immediately and are open ended.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THESE OR ANY OTHER POSITIONS PLEASE CONTACT:
Alex Jordan on 01392 332858 or email alex.jordan@rigvets.co.uk
Posted by jenvetadmin on Sunday, June 21 @ 19:21:48 BST (17 reads)
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The swine flu virus is spreading
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global flu pandemic after holding an emergency meeting.
It means the swine flu virus is spreading in at least two regions of the world with rising cases being seen in the UK, Australia, Japan and Chile.
WHO chief Dr Margaret Chan said the move does not mean the virus is causing more severe illness or more deaths.
The swine flu (H1N1) virus first emerged in Mexico in April and has since
spread to 74 countries.
30,000 cases globally and 141 deaths with figures rising daily.
Hong Kong said it was closing all its nurseries and primary schools for two weeks following 12 school cases.
It is the first flu pandemic in 40 years - the last in 1968 killed about one million people.
However, the current pandemic seems to be moderate and causing mild illness in most people.
Most cases are occurring in young working age adults and a third to a half of complications are presenting in
otherwise healthy people.
Dr Chan said: "We have evidence to suggest we are seeing the first pandemic of the 21st century.
"Moving to pandemic phase six does not imply we will see increased in deaths or serious cases."
She added it was important to get the right balance between complacency and vigilance and that pandemic strategies would vary between countries depending on their specific situation.
And the WHO do not recommend closure of borders or any restrictions on the movement of people, goods or services.
But the picture could change very quickly.
"No other pandemic has been detected so early or watched so closely," Dr Chan said.
One factor which has prompted the move to a level six pandemic was that in the southern hemisphere, the virus seems to be crowding out normal seasonal influenza.
The move was not prompted by the situation in any one country but the reports of several pockets of community spread,
officials said.
The BBC's Imogen Foulkes, in Geneva, says that while the number of cases has made the declaration inevitable, the WHO will have to manage the global anxiety the declaration of a pandemic will generate.
Experts have warned that poorer nations, especially those in the southern hemisphere now heading into their winter season, face the greatest risk from the flu pandemic.
Pandemic planning
There have been more than 800 cases in the UK with some areas of Scotland being particularly hard hit .
The government has been stockpiling antivirals such as Tamiflu and has ordered vaccine, some doses of which could be available by October.
Chief medical officer, Sir Liam Donaldson said the WHO declaration of a pandemic would not significantly change the way the UK was dealing with swine flu at the moment.
But he added there could be some minor changes to who received antivirals.
"The declaration of a pandemic per se doesn't make a big difference to the to the way we are handling the outbreaks
we have.
"We are going to continue to investigate every case that occurs and treat their contacts with antivirals even though
they may not be ill.
Posted by jenvetadmin on Friday, June 12 @ 19:23:40 BST (30 reads)
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Eco-friendly Veterinary Practice...
Leading veterinary charity, PDSA, opened its new, state-of-the-art Kirkdale PetAid hospital. The new facility will treat hundreds of sick and injured pets every day; pets whose owners are unable to meet the cost of private vet bills.
Named The Jeanne Marchig Centre after one of the charity’s main benefactors, the PetAid hospital cost around £1.5 million to build and equip. It is PDSA’s first ‘green’ facility. Its eco-friendly features include solar panels and rainwater recycling. It also has large west-facing windows and individual room-temperature control to reduce lighting and heating costs.
The new PetAid hospital replaces out-dated and out-grown PDSA premises on Richmond Terrace, Everton, and is the most advanced PDSA facility in the UK. It is the first to house both dental and diagnostic theatres for pet patients. It contains six consulting rooms, a digital X-ray room, feline and canine recovery wards, a critical care ward for infectious cases and a separate recovery ward for rabbits and small furry pets; another first for PDSA.
Stephen McArdle, Senior Veterinary Surgeon at Kirkdale PetAid hospital, says: “We are delighted that the Kirkdale PetAid hospital is now open, it is the result of years of hard work, determination and fundraising from PDSA staff and supporters.
“So many pet owners rely on PDSA PetAid services, the staff and I are excited to start work in our new, state-of-the-art PetAid hospital, which will enable us to treat even more sick and injured pets in Liverpool for many years to come.”
PDSA has been providing its free veterinary service to Liverpool pet owners since 1927. Together, the Kirkdale and existing Huyton PDSA PetAid hospital will treat around 300 sick and injured pets every day on Merseyside.
PDSA receives no government or lottery funding for its PetAid services and relies entirely on public support, such as donations, legacies and trading. As well as free veterinary treatment, all PetAid hospitals now provide a range of preventive treatments, including vaccinations, neutering, flea and worm treatments, and microchipping for an accessible charge.
To be eligible for PDSA help, pet owners must be in receipt of either Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit and live within the designated postcode catchment area of a PDSA PetAid service.
Posted by jenvetadmin on Saturday, May 30 @ 21:15:02 BST (50 reads)
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June is VACCINATION MONTH
Don't forget to remind your clients who have limited cash and do not vaccinate their pets that they may be able to get some vouchers towards vaccination on this site for June only:
http://www.vaccinationmonth.co.uk/
Dogs and cats must be older than 18 months and not have been vaccinated for at least 18 months.
Rabbits must be older than 9 months and not have been vaccinated for at least 9 months.
The scheme is sponsored by PDSA, FAB and WORLD HORSE WELFARE.
Posted by jenvetadmin on Saturday, May 30 @ 20:42:22 BST (54 reads)
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Sensory ataxic neuropathy
Sensory ataxic neuropathy (SAN) is a recently identified neurological disorder in Golden Retriever dogs with onset during puppyhood.
Affected dogs move in an uncoordinated manner and have sensory deficits.
Researchers from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala University and the Karolinska Institutet have now revealed that SAN is caused by a mutation in mitochondrial DNA. The study is published May 29 in the open-access journal PLoS Genetics.
The researchers were able to trace back all affected offspring on the maternal side, over more than 10 generations, to a female that lived during the 1970s.
This implied a maternal inheritance, which was confirmed by the identification of a one base pair deletion in the mitochondrial tRNA-Tyr gene. Further analyses revealed that the mutation leads to mitochondrial dysfunction, which in turn causes a progressive loss of neurons.
The researchers showed that about five percent of the current Swedish Golden Retriever population carries the mutation causing SAN. The identification of the mutation now allows genetic screening tests to identify carriers and prevent the mutation being transmitted to further generations.
"This is a good example of how a close collaboration between clinicians and geneticists led to a rapid detection of a harmful mutation that can now be eliminated from this dog population to reduce suffering and disease," said co-author Karin Hultin Jäderlund.
The study also provides a new animal model for similar mitochondrial disorders in humans, said co-author Izabella Baranowska, and could potentially be used for testing therapeutic approaches.
Have you ever diagnosed this please let us know about it in the forums.
Posted by jenvetadmin on Saturday, May 30 @ 20:25:55 BST (48 reads)
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Credit crunch not to blame for increase in dumped pets say RSPCA
RSPCA leaders have hit back at reports of an increased number of pets being dumped as a result of the credit crunch.
A national newspaper claimed "unprecedented numbers" of British families were dumping their pets due to economic woes as a result of the current financial climate.
The claims were based on figures released by the RSPCA in April that showed the number of abandoned animals rose 10 per cent from 2006 to 2007.
But Leanne Goacher, spokesman for the RSPCA in the North, says there is no evidence to suggest these figures are a result of the credit crunch.
"The RSPCA is not endorsing what has been reported in the national press that the credit crunch is resulting in people dumping their pets because they can't afford to keep them," she said.
"There was an increase between 2006 and 2007 but we don't have any figures for 2008 yet. The animal centres are full and animals continue to be abandoned but there is no reason to think the credit crunch is to blame for abandonments.
"We are full to bursting but it's a common situation. We were full last year and the year before that.
"Pet owners should be responsible and they need to prepare themselves for unforeseen circumstances whether it's their animals becoming poorly, having an accident or a change in personal circumstances.
"Pet owners are now legally obliged to care for their pets' needs and abandoning an animal would constitute a breach of that. It's possible that if people go down that road they may be prosecuted. But there are charities like us that can help if people become desperate."
Gina Randall, who runs Cat Rescue in Ellesmere Port, said there have been fewer cats abandoned this year as a result of a free neutering scheme run by Cats Protection in March.
"We've had very few kittens in this time of year which is unusual, but a cat was left in a box in the middle of the road earlier in the year," she said.
"I wouldn't attribute it to the credit crunch though, it was just someone being cruel. This topic has become national news but it doesn't mean it's a national problem."
About 300 cats have been neutered in Ellesmere Port and the scheme is due to be carried out again later in the year.
* Two Yorkshire Terriers were found dead by a roadside on Little Stanney Lane, Stoak, in March. It remains unknown how they came to be dumped there and the owners have failed to come forward following an appeal by the RSPCA.
A cat also died in Blacon in March after becoming caught in an illegal gin trap on the estate.
The RSPCA is still appealing for information for both cases and would like to encourage anyone with any details to contact Insp Nadine Pengilly on 0300 1234 999.
Posted by jenvetadmin on Wednesday, May 20 @ 19:20:20 BST (65 reads)
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Obesity Epidemic Extends To Britain's Pets
jenvetnurse writes "PFMA have recently launched new obesity materials to assist pet owners in checking whether their pet is happy & healthy.
The Pet Size O-Meter is the perfect tool to do this. PFMA recommend checking once a month to increase the chances of your pet living a long and healthy life.
Take the test to find out if an animal is a healthy size.
There are also new ‘Pet Size-O-Meter' charts for the dog, cat and rabbit which can now be downloaded via the following link: http://www.pfma.org.uk/overall/body-condition-.htm
PFMA industry report: Pet Obesity 2009: The Reality: http://www.pfma.org.uk/images/stories/PFMA_WhitePaper%20Final.pdf
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Posted by jenvetadmin on Wednesday, May 20 @ 18:58:44 BST (69 reads)
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LOTS NEW JOBS NEED FILLING ASAP TAKE A LOOK
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THESE OR ANY OTHER JOBS PLEASE CONTACT:
ADAM 01392 332858 or email adam.turner@rigvets.co.uk
LOCUM VET JOBS AVAILABLE:
CAMBRIDGESHIRE -Ongoing duration .
Pay rates will be dependant on experience but we should be able to secure between £180 - £200 per day. Accommodation can be provided in the form of Bed & Breakfast, but own transport is essential.
SCOTLAND -1 week position - No ooh. Car & Accommodation provided, Some Sole Charge, mixed practice.
BRIGHTON -Start – June End – Ongoing
Accommodation available.
Newport Start – 15th of June End – 19th of June
No accommodation available.
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DORSET Start – 1st of June End – Ongoing
Accommodation available.
YORKSHIRE Weekend Locum 100% equine practice. Some sole charge.
No ooh. Car and accommodation provided.
CALL FOR LOCATION INFO - Experienced Equine locum vet required to help cover a weekend from the 29th May to 1st June 2009. Car & Accommodation provided.
MANCHESTER for odd weeks through the summer. No ooh.
KENT Equine Locum Vet - Tuesday 26th May through to Friday 19th June, but may well look to extend this depending on the circumstances nearer the time.
BERKSHIRE – 26th May 09 - ongoing. No OOH's or weekends. Accommodation available if necessary.
CALL FOR LOCATION INFO - Weekend cover required 30/31st May and 27/28th June.
The duty would run from 1pm on the Saturday afternoon with consulting later in the day.
NORTH EAST ENGLAND - start 26th May or 1st June - ongoing.
No OOH's or weekends. Accommodation available if necessary.
NORTH WEST – Start 1st June - up to 8 weeks. Accommodation and car available if necessary.
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE - start on 26th May for a long term period.
SOUTH ESSEX – 2 night vets to do emergency night work to start ASAP for duration of 3 months ongoing. There is accommodation available and there will be some sole charge. The rota will be 4 on 4 off.
SOUTH ESSEX –weekend vet - start ASAP Saturday and Sunday only ongoing.
SUFFOLK –29 May and 30 May. There will be accommodation and it will be sole charge.
CHESHIRE - vet to work two weekends in July and one in August. 100% Small Animal, no accommodation available and it will be sole Charge.
If we have any Acupuncture Vets out there please could you get back to me!
LOCUM NURSES:
ESSEX start ASAP Ongoing Temp to Perm
CAMBRIDGE Start Immediate to Ongoing
MANCHESTER Start – 11/05/09 – Ongoing
CALL FOR LOCATION VN to start 25th May 2009 duration permanent.
You will be provided with the use of a modern two bed, split level flat above the practice. A generous salary and CPD support is on offer for the right candidate.
SOUTH BIRMINGHAM start 25th May 2009 duration permanent.
There is excellent in house training and CPD support. In addition to a competitive salary the role also benefits from regular profit share.
YORKSHIRE to start 25th May 2009
Preferably you will be qualified although applications from second year students will also be considered.
LINCOLNSHIRE IMMEDIATE START!! 3 week position.
Qualified status not important, but experience essential for this busy role within a prestigious practice.
STOKE to start 1st June 2009 – one month position.
HERTFORDSHIRE - ASAP start – 19/05/09 Ongoing Pay £10.00 per hour.
With no out of hours or on call. You would need to be a very experienced or qualified living in the North London area, or Hertfordshire area.
ESSEX Start – ASAP End – Ongoing Pay - £11.00 per hour
EAST SUSSEX Start – 27th May End – 12th June Pay - £11.00 per hour
£900,000 needed to build a brighter future for UK cats.
Cats Protection has launched a fundraising appeal to open a new cat adoption centre which could revolutionise the way in which the charity finds new homes for unwanted cats.
The cat charity needs £900,000 to construct the Ferndown Homing Centre, which aims to make it simpler and easier for the public to adopt cats.
Set in an easy-to-reach location in Ferndown, near Bournemouth in Dorset, the centre will only hold cats that are ready for adoption, cutting out lengthy waits for owners to take their new pets home.
Ferndown Homing Centre will work alongside the charity’s existing volunteer-run branches in the region and will therefore add to the work carried out over a large catchment area in the South of England.
The new centre will comprise 24 homing pens, an on-site retail area for new owners to pick up essentials and information and education facilities for schoolchildren and other groups.
Cats Protection’s Chief Executive Peter Hepburn said: “The Ferndown Homing Centre is an exciting and important project for us. It will support our branches in Bournemouth and for miles around and could act as a model for a new approach to our rehoming activity in the future – ultimately helping us to make a difference to more cats.”
“The building costs for the centre are £1.75 million and Cats Protection has already received many generous donations, for which we are extremely grateful. Around £900,000 more is needed to make this homing centre a reality, so I would encourage people to give generously.”
Cat lovers in the region can get involved by becoming a Friend of Ferndown, organising a fundraising event or by making a donation. To find out more, please email ferndownappeal@cats.org.uk
or send donations to Ferndown Appeal, Cats Protection, FREEPOST SEA 7678, Haywards Heath, RH17 7TT.
For more information, please contact Cats Protection’s Media Office on media.office@cats.org.uk or 01825 741911
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SWINE FLU INFO
jenvetnurse writes " The recent, rapid outbreak of the H1N1 virus, previously known as swine flu, appears to present little risk of infecting our furry friends. In the past few weeks, only humans have been affected by the new virus, and it's still unknown how the virus will impact other species.
"Currently there's no data demonstrating any risk of dogs and cats contracting this strain of the virus," says Dr. Louise Murray, Director of Medicine at the ASPCA's Bergh Memorial Hospital in New York City. "However, owners of pet pigs, as well as farmers, should monitor their animals' health more closely and take steps to limit transmission from humans to pigs and vice versa."
If you do count a pet pig as your animal companion, please consult with your veterinarian about a Type A influenza vaccine, which is available and recommended for all healthy swine.
Dr. Miranda Spindel, Director of ASPCA Veterinary Outreach, adds: "Swine influenza or swine flu is one of the leading causes of respiratory disease in swine throughout the world. Like most influenza A viruses, swine flu generally causes high levels of illness in pigs, but fatalities are uncommon."
For the latest information about the outbreak and your pet's health, please visit the Center for Disease Control (http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu). If you suspect your pet is ill or if he exhibits any sudden changes in behavior, please contact your veterinarian immediately.
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