All news on the topic: Veterinary Service

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Vets face probe into rip-off medicine prices as Brit pet owners are overcharged
Price caps on vet prescription fees could be introduced after the Competition and Markets Authority watchdog announced a formal probe into high medicine prices
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Dog owner explains how he avoided spending thousands on vet bills
Brian Flynn, 52, said a UK vet quoted him £5,318 for surgery and aftercare when Flash, his eight year old Beagle, suffered a leg injury during a holiday in France
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Mourning pet owner left mortified after accidentally cremating the wrong cat
One cat owner shared how they had been put into a strange predicament as they were mourning their recently cremated cat - but then the moggy turned up alive and well
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Vet price comparison tool launched to help pet owners save money on bills
The tool will allow pet owners to compare prices among independent and some corporate-owned veterinary practices across the UK - helping them see the best and cheapest option for them
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Owner screamed as dog got 'wobbly legs' and died after eating mystery substance
Police have cordoned off a park in Liverpool's Belle Vale area after being called by a local vet, who told them a number of dogs were taken ill after ingesting a mystery substance
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Vet shares horrifying reason why you should never flush pet's poo down toilet
A vet has revealed the gross reason why you should never flush your pet’s poo down the toilet, revealing it could lead to a whole host of health issues for people
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Touching way dog due to be put down made the best of her last hours alive
One woman reached out to strangers as she spent her final hours with her beloved Shih Tzu Looby before her pet dog had to be put down. The response was very touching
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Adorable rescue kitten sparks huge rabies scare that could affect millions
An abandoned kitty afflicted with rabies caused a mass rabies scare after it bit and scratched 10 individuals, including the couple who rescued it.
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Rescue dog struck down by rare disease after being saved from streets
Plucky three year old dog Flynn, a mixed-breed stray rescued from Romania, was struck down by a life-threatening condition called Addison's Disease, which is caused by a lack of hormones in the body
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Brits infected with dog disease for first time as illness spreads to humans
Brucella canis can lead to infertility, lameness and pain in dogs but now three humans have also caught the bacterial infection for the first time
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'I am demanding for my friend to foot my £650 dog vet bill as it's her fault'
A woman is considering asking her friend to fork out $800 (£650) for the vet bills that were needed after a careless mistake she'd made whilst looking after her dog
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Vets issue urgent warning after dog eats common veg that can kill pet pooches
After one beloved family dog almost died after stealing an eating one classic BBQ vegetable, a Hull vet has issued an urgent warning to pet owners about the potentially fatal food.
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Eight tell-tale symptoms of rabies in dogs and what to do if you spot the signs
Rabies is a deadly disease for dogs - and can be for humans too. Therefore, it’s vital to know what the symptoms of rabies are so you can get your dog checked up promptly
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Basset Hound given second chance at life after undergoing incredible facelift
Chief was unable to see properly as his saggy skin obstructed his vision - but after a five hour facelift, the pup has a much better quality of life and can see the world around him
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Vet's urgent warning on dog toys you should never buy for your pet
The expert warned pet owners there's a toy they should 'avoid at all costs' when shopping for dogs and puppies, as he claimed the popular gadget could be a choking risk
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Family devastated after vets and crematorium 'lose beloved dog's ashes'
A grieving family are unable to lay their dog to rest, after the crematorium lost Holly the Jack Russell’s ashes. The family’s plans for a permanent memorial are now in tatters
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Nan kills vicious dog after it attacks granddaughter and mauls her face off
The three-year-old girl had to undergo surgery after sustaining facial wounds when she was attacked by the fierce mutt - which had lived with her since it was a pup - at home in Como, in Italy's Lipomo province
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Vet warns of 9 hidden dangers for dog in your own garden - including 'poison'
If you want to keep your garden danger free for your dogs this year, there are certain things you can look out for and remove as otherwise, they may become seriously poorly
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'On night at emergency vets I saw attacks, euthanasia and ingested objects'
Working in an emergency vets is stressful and emotional but so rewarding, as Mirror writer Nia Dalton discovered spending an evening in animal A&E - from tragic accidents to the 'privilege' of euthanasia
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Dog's mystery sneezing fits before owners find 3-inch stick up nose
Sneezy Cocker Spaniel Jess managed to get a large stick lodged in her snout after a run-in with a bush while on a walk with owner, and quickly had blood pouring from her nose
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Greedy dog scoffs whole kebab and 11-inch skewer just misses his heart
Cockapoo puppy Rolo bit off more than he could chew when he swallowed a meat kebab at a family barbecue last summer - spending the next six months in agony