New £21 Cap on Pet Prescriptions Introduced for Dog and Cat Owners in England Thursday, July 9, 2026 veterinary prescriptions petcare regulation reform england costs transparency competition market Dog and cat owners in England are set to benefit from a new £21 cap on prescription fees as part of an extensive overhaul of the veterinary sector. This change aims to make pet healthcare more affordable and transparent. The … Read More
Beloved Dog Dies After Eating Rotting Grass Dumped at Solihull Park Sunday, July 5, 2026 dog solihull grass poisoning richmondpark petloss veterinary council infection fundraising A tragic incident has left a local community heartbroken after Frida, a young black Labrador, died just days after eating piles of rotting grass dumped in Richmond Park, Solihull. Frida, who was not yet one year old, ingested … Read More
Plan for Pet Crematorium at Lichfield Vet Clinic Marks Regional First Monday, April 6, 2026 lichfield petcrematorium veterinary planning britanniaenterprisepark cremation localbusiness communitysupport euregulations employment A pioneering pet cremation facility could soon open in Lichfield, bringing a much-needed service to the area. The proposed crematorium, located at the Britannia Enterprise Park, would be the first dedicated pet cremation … Read More
Plan for New Veterinary Hospital Proposed on Former West Midlands Land Rover Dealership Site Thursday, March 26, 2026 veterinary hospital wolverhampton development planning architecture healthcare demolition landscaping construction Plans have been submitted to Wolverhampton City Council to transform the former Land Rover showroom site at the corner of Stafford Street and Bone Mill Lane into a modern veterinary hospital. The applicant, Wolverhampton … Read More
Vets Remove Whole Sock from Puppy’s Stomach After She Swallowed It Thursday, March 26, 2026 puppy vet sock blockage gastroscope staffordshire surgery emergency pethealth veterinary A mischievous Cairn Terrier puppy named Pickle found herself in desperate need of veterinary care after swallowing an entire sock. At just four months old, Pickle grabbed a sock right off her owner’s mum’s foot and swallowed … Read More
RSPCA Responds to Hansard's Death at Cheltenham Festival, Urges Safety Improvements Tuesday, March 10, 2026 rspca hansard cheltenham horseracing equinewelfare fatality safety britishhorseracingauthority festival veterinary The RSPCA has expressed devastation following the death of Hansard during the Cheltenham Festival’s second race, the Singer Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase (Grade 1), held at Cheltenham Racecourse. The eight-year-old … Read More