News and Advice

SURFARI 2026: 18–19 June 2026 | Bedruthan Hotel & Spa, Cornwall
Book your place at our CPD by the Sea event focused on arrhythmias and ECG interpretation and enjoy a surfing or yoga session!

The Weird and Wacky
A rare congenital presentation in an apparently healthy young dog

The hidden unexpected – HCM in dogs?!
Do dogs get HCM? What to look out for…

Can we eradicate mitral valve disease in UK dogs?
What we can learn from Scandinavian heart testing.

Palliative surgical options – when mitral valve repair is out of the question
Is there an alternative to mitral valve repair?

Mitral valve repair surgery in dogs
What you need to know about canine mitral valve repair

Smart Collars and Tracking Trends
Are smart collars useful for tracking pet health?

Why Home Monitoring is the Heart of Cardiology
How do you really monitor a patient’s heart disease once they have left the room?

HeartVets at Vets Cymru — catch Dave Dickson in Aberystwyth this July
Dave Dickson will be presenting on canine arrhythmia, the acutely dyspnoeic cat, and leading an ECG seminar. Join Dave for practical cardiology CPD on 3rd July.

Surfari 2026: 18-19 June, A Few Day Delegate Spaces Left…
We’re almost there! Here’s your final update before the event and if you’ve not booked, we may have some day delegate places remaining.

Echo handling hacks for well behaved cats
Surprisingly effective, easy wins to improve the echo experience for your feline patients.

Prep and Go Checklist: Pericadiocentesis
Get ahead and save the stress: our Pericardiocentesis Prep and Go Checklist is the only thing you need!