Marc the vet

VOTE VICTORIA: It’s Me or the Dog nominated for People’s Choice Award!!

[ January 6, 2010; ] My good friend Victoria Stilwell’s show, It’s Me or the Dog, has been nominated for a People’s Choice Award in the ‘Favorite Animal Show’ category in the States!!

The awards will be held on January 6th, 2010, and for those of you who aren’t familiar, the winners of each category are selected entirely from votes cast [...]

BBC: Welsh Puppy Farm Laws to be Reviewed

Stricter licensing for dog breeding in Wales could be introduced in an effort to regulate puppy farming.
Rural Affairs Minister Elin Jones announced a review of the law in a speech after new evidence of unlicensed premises was uncovered.
The assembly government is also considering whether to introduce compulsory microchipping of all dogs.
To read the rest of [...]

Working with AmazonCARES.org in the Peruvian Amazon

[ November 28, 2009 3:00 pm to December 27, 2009 3:00 pm. ] In a few weeks I’ll be travelling to Iquitos, deep in the Peruvian Amazon, to volunteer with incredible charity AmazonCARES.org.

I’ll be mainly neutering dogs and cats to help control overpopulation, as well as treating routine health problems and also visiting local schools to talk with school-children about looking after pets.

AmazonCARES (which stands for Community Animal [...]

Special Plea: Can You Help Either of these Lovely Active Oldies?‏

Oldies Club is currently caring for two lovely dogs who are on the larger and more active side as oldies go: Jerry the ridgeback cross, and Beethoven the Labrador cross collie.
The problem is that people tend to come to the Oldies Club when they are looking for a smaller or quieter dog, so both of [...]

World Diabetes Day & Hypo-Alert Dogs

To coincide with World Diabetes Day on Saturday 14th November, Cancer and Bio-detection Dogs will be highlighting the work of its specially trained Hypo Alert Dogs at London’s leading dog event, Discover Dogs at Earls Court.
The Kennel Club Charitable Trust has helped fund the training of this new type of assistance dog with a substantial [...]

Puppy Farming on Channel FIVE News Tonight at 5pm

[ November 9, 2009; 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm. ] Another puppy farming piece this evening in which I feature. Should be available to watch online later on too.

Will post link when I find it.

Animals in War Memorial Service

It was an incredible service yesterday at the Animals in War Memorial Service, Park Lane, London. Well-attended with animal-lovers wearing their purple poppies.
A special thank you to James Thompson (pictured), the Animal Padre, for travelling from North Wales again to hold this unique service. I will write a full report in my November round-up.
Animal Padre [...]

‘Donkey Diary’ from the Palestinian West Bank

About three years ago I spent some time volunteering with a donkey charity out in the Palestinian West Bank. Here’s the report I wrote when I returned home but never got around to posting, until now:
‘When I qualified as a vet over eleven years ago now, I never really knew what twists and turns my career [...]

This Sunday in Brighton: First Ever Chip ‘n’ Fizz Party!! Midday – 4pm

[ November 8, 2009; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] To celebrate the homecoming of one of Brighton Seafront’s best-loved pooches – Bella - after she was stolen a few weeks ago, owner Julie-Anne Gilbert is throwing a party for dog-lovers.

But not just any old party – this is a party where owners sip champagne and dogs can get microchipped – and for only £10 too!!

Bella, [...]

The Gadget Show, Monday 2nd November 8pm Channel Five

[ November 2, 2009; 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Just a note to say that I’ll be interviewed on The Gadget Show on Monday as they’re having a ‘Pets Special’ episode in which they design new toys for pets to play with. Bit weird really cos I’m such a technophobe!!

For more information and to watch the programme preview click here.