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Advanced surgery saves rabbit’s shattered leg

01 April, 2026Small Animals Vet School

Specialist teams work together to save pet’s leg after complex fracture.

three images, one of a xray of a rabbits leg broken in several places, one of a xray of the same leg after being pinned surgically and an image of a brown dwarf breed rabbit standing up on its hind legs showing the external pins

Fluorescent imaging helps cats and dogs with cancer

30 March, 2026Small Animals Vet School

New technology helps vets find potential sites of tumour spread and support tailored cancer care…

leg of dog with lymphatic pathways highlighted by green flourescent dye

Spring pet advice from the Dick Vet

25 March, 2026Small Animals

As we welcome the arrival of spring, be aware of the potential hazards that the changing season can…

dog and easter eggs MB

Spaniel recovers following fish hook scare

12 March, 2026Small Animals Vet School

Young dog’s trauma highlights why early management and referral is critical.

brown spaniel with yellow collar sitting on wooden bridge and xray of dogs abdomen showing a triple headed fish hook in its stomach

Ophthalmologists help penguin from Edinburgh Zoo

20 January, 2026News Small Animals Vets

Poly the one-eyed penguin is rock-hopping again, thanks to Dick Vet ophthalmologists.

image of penguin fitted with eye drain in leopard print surgery suit

Feline expert celebrated in New Year Honours

05 January, 2026Vets Small Animals News Vet School

A leading veterinary specialist has been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours List 2026.

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Advice on caring for pets in winter

16 December, 2025Small Animals

Our veterinary experts have put together some tips to keep your pets happy and healthy over the…

Safe use of medicines and parasite control products

30 October, 2025Small Animals

Guidance for pet owners on how to use and dispose of veterinary medicines safely.

image of a container on its side with a variety of tablets spills from it

Pet advice for the fire and fright season

23 October, 2025Small Animals

How to keep your pets healthy and safe this Halloween and Bonfire Night.

images of a cat sat next to pumpkins and fireworks

Vets team up to help giraffe with unusual swelling

22 October, 2025Small Animals Vet School News

School vets join other experts from across Europe to investigate lump on giraffe’s face.

image of giraffe lying on a straw bed and being tendered to by a large group of people
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