Your data on MRCVSonline
The nature of the services provided by Vision Media means that we might obtain certain information about you.
Please read our Data Protection and Privacy Policy for details.

In addition, (with your consent) some parts of our website may store a 'cookie' in your browser for the purposes of
functionality or performance monitoring.
Click here to manage your settings.
EmailIphone Application    Posted: 30th April 2015
If you would like to forward this story on to a friend, simply fill in the form below and click send.
Your friend's email:
Your email:
Your name:
 
 
Send Cancel

'Paddington Bear' dog to star at Canine Partners event
Kai and Ian
Ian Russell, from Aberdeen, was selected by the Scottish SPCA out of hundreds of people who all offered to give Kai a new home.

Big Glasgow Bluebell Walk will help raise funds for more assistance dogs

The 'Paddington Bear' dog who was left abandoned at a train station in Ayr is set to be the star attraction at this year's Big Glasgow Bluebell Walk in aid of Canine Partners.

Kai, a Shar-Pei crossbreed, was found abandoned at Ayr station in Scotland in January. It is believed he had been abandoned after an internet sale went wrong, but investigations are ongoing.  

The story garnered worldwide publicity, but it was Ian Russell, from Aberdeen, who was selected by the Scottish SPCA out of hundreds of people who all offered to give Kai a new home.

Taking place on Sunday, 10 May The Big Glasgow Bluebell Walk will help charity Canine Partners raise money to train more assistance dogs to transform the loves of people with disabilities.

Much more than just a walk, the day will offer participants a chance to watch some of the amazing tasks a Canine Partners assistance dog can perform to assist someone with a disability - as well as meet some of the young Canine Partners puppies in training.

A one mile circular route, the walk starts at the events field, Rouken Glen, at 2pm.  For more information and to register visit caninepartners.org.uk/bigbluebellwalks. 

Image (C) SPCA/Peter Devlin

Become a member or log in to add this story to your CPD history

Greyhound Board announces change to vaccination guidance

News Story 1
 The Greyhound Board of Great Britain has published new vaccination guidance, with all greyhounds registered from 1 January, 2027 required to have the L4 leptospirosis vaccination, rather than L2.

The change comes in response to the reduced availability of the 'L2' Leptospirosis vaccine across the UK, and aims to support best biosecurity practice across the racing greyhound population.

GBGB veterinary director Simon Gower, said "While rare, Leptospirosis is a serious infectious disease that can affect both dogs and humans, so it is vital that we offer our greyhounds the broadest possible protection.  

Click here for more...
News Shorts
Free webinar explores congenital heart disease in dogs

A free webinar is to provide veterinary professionals, dog breeders and pet owners an new insights into congenital heart disease.

Chris Linney, a cardiology specialist and Veterinary Cardiovascular Society (VSC) member, will present the webinar from 7.00pm to 8.30pm on Wednesday, 12 November.

Dr Linney will explore the types, causes and clinical presentation of congenital heart conditions. This will include diagnostic approaches, treatment pathways and emerging research opportunities.

The session is the third to be organised by The Kennel Club, with the VCS, following an introductory webinar and a talk on acquired heart disease. Dr Linney's webinar consists of a one-hour presentation, followed by a 30-minute question and answer session.

Dr Linney said: "This webinar will be an opportunity to deepen understanding - not just of the diseases themselves, but of how breeders, vets and owners can work together to support affected dogs and improve outcomes for future generations."

Click here to register for the webinar.