Millhouse Veterinary Services Ltd

26/08/2026

This is written by ophthalmologists who have been dealing with the increased number of severe, bilateral “dry eye” cases possibly related to feeding Years dog food. The exact cause is still not clear but some dogs are improving since being on a different diet which certainly gives hope to those affected dogs. A tear test is a very simple procedure and early treatment is the key to keep the corneal surface moist

This is a great article from Improve Veterinary Education UK about how we can best manage cases of dry eye that potentially could be linked to the recent issues with Years dog food

https://improveinternational.com/uk/clinical-library/years-dog-food-and-dry-eye-what-should-vets-do-with-suspected-cases?

Also the British Association of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (BrAVO) are collecting potential cases for study. If you think you have seen any, please report them via this form;

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=mE7R2q0Lo0SU0LiOR_hkEZIe6y-hk2ZFlJzy0EaYIWJUNEg2Q0k2R0cxME01SFpBN0FCWVYwWE5RSC4u&origin=QRCode&route=shorturl

26/08/2026

Eye testing, and hip and elbow scoring days here in Bridgend and RFG testing at SWKA

August 30th Imaging clinic ❗️NOW FULL❗️
🔴 September 19th & 20th Imaging clinics open for booking
🔴 October 9th Respiratory Function Grading at SWKA (book online)
🔴 October 17th BVA eye testing appointments available at our Bridgend clinic (book online)

25/08/2026

Welsh Kennel Club Ch show had the weather, some real superstar dogs and a great atmosphere. Vetting was quite busy so apologies if I didn’t get to see you. Nose to Tail assessments proved popular …Andreas had dogs queuing most of the day. More free assessments at Birmingham and Darlington

18/08/2026

Over the last few months a link has been found between “dry eye”, kerato conjunctivitis sicca, and the feeding of Years dog food. Dry eye occurs because of a lack of tear production, it is painful and needs to be treated. Investigations by veterinary ophthalmologists into the recent increase in cases of severe, bilateral (both eyes) dry eye in breeds not usually at risk, has lead to the withdrawal of the food. If you have a dog who may be affected please contact your vet

11/08/2026

Nose-to-tail vet assessments FREE at WKC on the Saturday. Come along and help us develop this useful system which should ultimately guide breeders and vets to continue producing the diversity of breeds but without conformational extremes that lead to pain/suffering

29/07/2026

A great range of services provided by our colleagues at CS Veterinary Imaging, here in Bridgend

28/07/2026

Well done to this lovely Gordon setter who has just given birth to 4 puppies following a frozen semen TCI. The semen was shipped over from Poland. (definitely 4, just well camouflaged)

24/07/2026

Lots of semen collections today, starting with the tiniest, most energetic little papillon at 2kg, and ending with a gentle giant, the Boerboel at 90kg. Such variety in the canine world

18/04/2026

Please be aware of these new regulations coming into force from 22nd April. If your main residence is GB then you need an AHC to travel to the EU (an EU passport will not be valid unless the owner is an EU resident). Nobody seems to know how strictly this will be enforced and if the initially proposed “grace period” until the passport is full will actually go ahead. APHA did not mention any leeway in their update to vets this week