Flat-faced cat breeds – such as the Persian cat and the exotic shorthair – have been bred to such an extent that they seriously suffer from several physical and hereditary conditions. Many animals have painful eye diseases, are cross-eyed, and are constantly struggling to breathe. Owners are often not well informed and are, therefore, unexpectedly
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Exciting news for those interested in small animal medicine – we are thrilled to introduce the “Berlin-Giessener Kleintiermodule”, an innovative training series brought to you by “DVG-Vet-Progress”. Spanning three and a half years and consisting of 20 sessions, this comprehensive program covers a wide range of topics in small animal medicine, along with insights into
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Veterinary Ireland is advising pet owners on measures to keep their pets safe this Halloween. As their hearing is much more sensitive than us humans, most pets are scared by sudden, loud noises, as well as flashes of light and so the weeks leading up to Halloween can be a very distressing time. Up to
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We, at FECAVA, are totally opposed to the deliberate breeding of animals that will suffer due to extremes of body shape. The recent rise in ‘Dwelf’ or ‘bully’ cats is one such example. Hairless, with severely distorted limbs as well as other defects, these cats are unable to lead a normal life. Breeding for deformity
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