News items from 2010. Life at the Dick Vet Television viewers can get a glimpse of life behind the scenes at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies. Pups sign up for bid to boost pet health Thousands of Labrador Retriever owners are being asked to help find out how their dog’s lifestyle affects its health. Centre aims to improve animal lives Improving the well-being of animals worldwide and challenging what is currently acceptable in the the way animals are used and treated will be the focus of a new centre of excellence. Green-fingered vets on BBC Vet School volunteers have teamed up with gardeners from the BBC’s Beechgrove Garden to create a community garden at Easter Bush. Ward for canine cancer patients A new dog ward for canine cancer patients has been officially opened at the University’s Hospital for Small Animals by Her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal. Director Appointed to Animal Welfare Centre An animal welfare expert has been appointed to head a centre that aims to improve the well-being of animals worldwide. This article was published on 2024-09-02