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Dr Rory Cowlam, better known as ‘Rory the Vet’, is a practising veterinary surgeon and star of CBBC show ‘The Pet Factor’, currently on its 8th series. Rory is also an Amazon best-selling author, with his debut book ‘Secret Life of a Vet’, and serves as a positive example to children, animal-lovers and adults alike … Read more
Looking for wildlife inspired days out with the kids next week? We’ve selected some great places to visit for unusual experiences this holiday. Children visiting ZSL London Zoo are in for a treat this half-term holiday as they get the chance to go behind the scenes and find out what it takes to be a zoo vet for … Read more
Animal Rescue Live: Supervet Special returns to Channel 4 for a second season this week, hosted by Kate Quilton, Professor Noel Fitzpatrick and Steve Jones. The five-day animal adopt-athon will broadcast at 8pm every evening live from the Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare in Lewes, East Sussex. Once again, the show will ask the nation to … Read more
Vets at Paignton Zoo in Devon have selected a number of striking x-rays to demonstrate just how eye-catching veterinary science can be. From mammals to reptiles, the x-rays – or radiographs – show animals with specific conditions, while others simply reveal the internal beauty of animal biology. The x-ray of the baby monkey inside its … Read more
Children visiting ZSL London Zoo are in for a treat this February half-term as they get the chance to go behind the scenes and find out what it takes to be a zoo vet for the day. Running from Saturday 16th to Sunday 24th February, Vets in Action allows children to step into the role of … Read more
ZSL London Zoo is offering a fantastic opportunity for kids this half -term as they invite them to become a zoo vet for a day. Running from Saturday 10th to Sunday 18th February, Vets in Action allows children to step into the role of a vet at the zoo’s Animal Hospital, an award-winning role-playing experience … Read more
A seal at Living Coasts in Devon has received crucial medical treatment from South Devon veterinary experts. South American fur seal Grace was first given slow-release implants in 2011 to control her immune system, which causes problems with her eyes. These implants were replaced in September 2014 – and now she has had the procedure again. … Read more
Brighton Sea Life Centre’s elderly green turtle Gulliver has benefited from a unique collaboration between Sea Life and the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). The project’s main aim was to try and improve the lives of turtles with buoyancy problems, having suffered severe damage to their shells and spines in collisions with boats. Brighton Sea Life’s … Read more
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