Vets are calling on pet owners to safely secure all chocolate treats and hot cross buns well out of reach of curious animals ...

There’s still time to nominate an exceptional vet for a BVA Award. This year, the BVA Awards dinner is moving to BVA Live and will be hosted at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole on Thursday 11 June 2026 ...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) are encouraging vets to take a contextualised approach to neutering that considers a range of ...

This page covers our most commonly asked questions for the Hip and Elbow Schemes. Are the Schemes open to crossbreeds? Absolutely! The Schemes are open to all dogs and breeds including crossbreeds, ...

Part of being a member of BVA is having the opportunity to have your voice heard. The combination of our long history of veterinary expertise and the size and strength of our community means we’re in ...

When, who and how to report to the competent authorities if you suspect the illegal importation of pets in England and Wales Veterinary surgeons can often be the first to suspect that an animal may ...

Non-traditional companion animals (NTCAs) can have exacting husbandry requirements, and complex social, cognitive, and nutritional needs, which may make them more challenging to keep as pets. There ...

Most injuries seen in daily practice are the result of genuine accidents but veterinary surgeons will sometimes see cases of deliberate abuse or non-accidental injury (NAI). Since early intervention ...

The Dangerous Dogs Act (1991) was introduced in the UK following a series of serious, and in some cases fatal, dog attacks on humans. The Act has been widely discredited for failing to address the ...