Companion Animal Archives - Northern Ireland Veterinary Today https://nivettoday.com/category/latest-news/companion-animal/ The journal for the veterinary profession in Northern Ireland Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:06:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.8 https://nivettoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cropped-vet-favicon-32x32.png Companion Animal Archives - Northern Ireland Veterinary Today https://nivettoday.com/category/latest-news/companion-animal/ 32 32 Successful trans-atrial stent procedure for dog with heart tumour at Northern Ireland Veterinary Specialists https://nivettoday.com/successful-trans-atrial-stent-procedure-for-dog-with-heart-tumour-at-northern-ireland-veterinary-specialists/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:06:33 +0000 https://nivettoday.com/?p=8285 A dog suffering from refractory ascites secondary to a compressive heart base mass recently underwent a minimally invasive transatrial stent procedure A dog suffering from

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]]> New case report highlights potential ‘gum–gut axis’ in cats: https://nivettoday.com/new-case-report-highlights-potential-gum-gut-axis-in-cats/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:02:59 +0000 https://nivettoday.com/?p=8282 Resolution of chronic diarrhoea following treatment of periodontal disease A newly published case report in Animals[i] is drawing significant attention within the veterinary community after

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]]> BSAVA unveils strategic plan to create “a BSAVA for the future” https://nivettoday.com/bsava-unveils-strategic-plan-to-create-a-bsava-for-the-future/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:28:44 +0000 https://nivettoday.com/?p=8276 Sets out how it will strengthen its support for small animal veterinary professionals at a time of significant change The British Small Animal Veterinary Association

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]]> Cats Protection leads Parliament Square action  https://nivettoday.com/cats-protection-leads-parliament-square-action/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:11:14 +0000 https://nivettoday.com/?p=8267 as Government leaves cats out of Animal Welfare Strategy Campaigners from Cats Protection gathered in Parliament Square on 1th April as the UK’s largest cat

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]]> Pugs  https://nivettoday.com/pugs/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:17:30 +0000 https://nivettoday.com/?p=8249 Study highlights high early mortality but potential for treatment to increase short-term survival for Pugs with protein-losing enteropathy Pugs with protein-losing enteropathy have high early

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]]> Post-Christmas pet regret: https://nivettoday.com/post-christmas-pet-regret/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:17:17 +0000 https://nivettoday.com/?p=8243 DAERA and USPCA raise public awareness about responsible ownership DAERA and the USPCA are urging members of the public to carefully consider the consequences of

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]]> Muir announces next steps towards introducing new rules on selling and supplying puppies and kittens in Northern Ireland https://nivettoday.com/muir-announces-next-steps-towards-introducing-new-rules-on-selling-and-supplying-puppies-and-kittens-in-northern-ireland/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:55:29 +0000 https://nivettoday.com/?p=8238 Muir has published his Department’s Way Forward document and consultation responses following a public consultation on the sale and supply of puppies and kittens in

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]]> Paws Before Partners:  https://nivettoday.com/paws-before-partners/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:37:10 +0000 https://nivettoday.com/?p=8233 New research reveals loved up people are turning to their pets for love, support and loyalty New national study from Animal Friends Insurance shows pets increasingly rank above partners in emotional priorities. The findings highlight a

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]]> Survey reveals 62% of canine lumps go undiagnosed in veterinary practices https://nivettoday.com/survey-reveals-62-of-canine-lumps-go-undiagnosed-in-veterinary-practices/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 21:58:17 +0000 https://nivettoday.com/?p=8187 A major new survey of more than 240 veterinary professionals has revealed a concerning gap in the diagnosis of canine dermal and subcutaneous growths A

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]]> European veterinary group Vetopia launches into the UK market https://nivettoday.com/european-veterinary-group-vetopia-launches-into-the-uk-market/ Fri, 10 Oct 2025 13:04:48 +0000 https://nivettoday.com/?p=8141 A new Country CEO to lead expansion Vetopia, one of Europe’s fastest-growing veterinary groups with more than 200 practices across seven countries, is set to

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