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BCVSp launches podcast for animal owners
The podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, with notifications of new content via Your Vet Specialist's social media channels.

New series includes insight from veterinary specialists

The public face of the British College of Veterinary Specialists (BCVSp), Your Vet Specialist, has launched a new podcast aimed at animal owners. The charity aims to provide transparent advice for animals owners, helping them to make informed choices on veterinary care for their animals.

The Speak to a Vet Specialist Podcast, which is available now, is designed to give animal owners an insight into the role of a veterinary specialist, and the work that they do with primary practice veterinary professionals to provide specialist care and treatment for pets, horses and farm stock.

According to BCVSp, primary practitioners can direct clients to this useful resource when further information is required on a specific topic.

BCVSp trustee Myra Forster-van Hijfte is responsible for Your Vet Specialist’s public outreach programme. She commented: “Podcasts are a great addition to our website, giving animal owners a convenient and highly engaging way to learn more about the veterinary specialist’s role.

"The advantage of audible platforms is that they enable content to be accessed more or less wherever you are or what you are doing. We hope our listeners will enjoy our first series as much as the team did making them.”

In the first episode of the series BCVSp Trustee James Swann speaks to Dr Rosanne Jepson, a specialist in internal medicine in dogs and cats. The episode focuses on dialysis in dogs and cats, with insight from Dr Jepson on why this might be necessary for treatment of kidney disease in pets and the ethics of performing dialysis on animals.

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Greyhound Board announces change to vaccination guidance

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 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.  

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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.