Let clients call you so you can decide which visits have priority. All staff should wear protective equipment (aligned with national advice from health authorities). All staff to wash hands regularly and thoroughly (after each pet or owner contact) and avoid touching their eyes, nose, and mouth. Keep at least 2-metres distance from other people; avoid contact (handshaking). Make appointments by phone
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Make an appointment by phone or on-line. Before going to the vet, call for advice. Call you vet beforehand, some vets only see urgent cases. Only one healthy adult person should accompany the pet. After arrival, wait outside and follow instructions from the staff. Disinfect your hands when entering if the disinfectant is at disposal. Avoid contact (no handshaking) and keep at least 2 metres
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The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has published the updated advice on the categorization of antibiotics for animal use. They encourage veterinarians to use it when prescribing medicines for their patients, and also to protect animal and public health. The classification comprises 4 categories, based on the risk that the use of antibiotics poses to public
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On February 12, at Plenary session in Strasbourg, Members of the European Parliament, with a large majority of votes, adopted a non-binding resolution on protecting the EU’s internal market and consumer rights against the negative implications of the illegal trade in companion animals (2019/2814(RSP)). As an estimated 46,000 dogs are traded every month between EU
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