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19th October 2011
petloss blogwork3.jpg
A course is to be held to help vets and nurses become more confident and comfortable in helping clients through pet loss, one of the most difficult aspects of pet ownership. It will be taken by Julia Dando, Training Manager for the Society for Companion Animal Studies which looks after the Pet Bereavement Support Service, on 8th November. More details can be found at www.bsava.com
Horse Worm Blog
18th October 2011
Horse Worm Blog
Vets from Derbyshire have issued a warning that worms can kill, following the sudden death of a horse who seemed outwardly healthy, but later collapsed and was discovered to be riddled with worms. Bakewell Equine Clinic has responded by compiling helpful information to help horse owners keep their horses healthy, available at bakewellvets.co.uk
Baby Hippo
5th October 2011
Baby Hippo
Hula, a baby hippo at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, has made her first public appearance. Born on 14th September 2011, and weighing in at a hefty six stone (40kg), Hula has hitherto remained with Mum in their private dens. But, at three weeks old, Hula has taken her first few tentative steps into the water. Encouraged by her mother, she now "enjoys blowing bubbles under the surface and paddling around by herself."
Children blog
30th September 2011
Children blog
Clarendon Road Veterinary Surgery in Weston, Somerset, held an open day for children last weekend. Youngsters dressed up as different animals and were checked up by vets, as a way of teaching youngsters about the role of veterinary surgeons and responsible pet ownership. There was a children's animal fancy dress contest, as well as talks on pet nutrition and competitions.
KC to NZ blog
29th September 2011
KC to NZ blog
Kennel Club advisor Stephen Jenkinson has flown out to New Zealand this September to help residents of Christchurch rebuild a more dog-friendly city, during the reconstruction programme started after the devastating earthquakes last year. In a bid to accommodate pet owners' needs, officials have asked for Stephen's help. He said: "I am very happy to give my time to help the animal loving people of Christchurch, especially as many risked their lives to search for injured and trapped pets."
coloradocat
19th September 2011
coloradocat
A cat that went missing in Colorado has been found five years later, wandering the streets of Manhattan. The cat was taken to a pet shelter, which traced Willow the cat back to a family in Colorado thanks to a microchip. While workers at the shelter are unsure as to who had been caring for Willow, it was obvious that she had been looked after on her travels. She apparently ran away from her family in Colorado during a home renovation project. She is now set to jet back to her family.
Pup Aid
15th September 2011
Pup Aid
Puppy Awareness Week continues! Dozens of celebrities from soaps, film and reality TV shows will gather once again for Brighton's annual PUP AID Puppy Farming Awareness Day on Sunday September 18th at Stanmer House. Celebrities such as Eastenders' Patsy Palmer, Harry Potter's Mark Williams, as well as Meg Mathews, Ali Bastian and Peter Egan will become fun dog show judges for the day to help educate the public about the correct and responsible way to choose a dog - by either adopting from a rescue home or visiting an ethical breeder like the Kennel Club's assured breeders.
Tootsie
12th September 2011
Tootsie
A cat left for dead by a hit-and-run driver has recovered after learning how to swim! Tootsie was left with a shattered right leg after the accident and vets warned he might have to be put down. But by taking regular swimming sessions in a pet hydrotherapy pool, Tootsie made a remarkable recovery and is back to full fitness in just four months. The regular gentle exercise built up his muscle strength without putting too much pressure on his fragile limbs. He is the first cat ever to use the water facility in Hereford and "swam naturally from the moment he entered the pool."
Hedgehogblog
6th September 2011
Hedgehogblog
Vets in Nottingham found themselves baffled when they were presented with a hedgehog - stuck inside a log. A pair of vets at the PDSA's Nottingham branch spent forty-five minutes trying to free the hedgehog, who was trapped in a log with just his head emerging from a hole. After various failed attempts, vets Jim Kellow and Ava Firth eventually succeeded in saving the hedgehog using a chisel and a bone saw. He came out "quite misshapen" but was released, fully recovered, back into the wild the next day.
blog8
18th August 2011
blog8
Congratulations to the seven farriers who have become the first to graduate from a farriery science degree course offered by Myerscough College. They had to complete both practical and theoretical elements and write a 10,000 word thesis to complete their BSc degree, which they all, as practising farriers, completed through part-time learning. Their theses have been accepted by the Worshipful Company of Farriers, which renders them eligible candidates for the WCF fellowship.
blog6
8th August 2011
blog6
A survey carried out by the Cats Protection League has highlighted a bizarre mix of objects cats have dragged home to their owners as 'gifts.' One cat presented its owner with a string of Christmas lights, another with a bra and another with a 10 note. More items of 'prey' have included a fibre optic lamp, some swimming goggles and a feather duster. Maggie Roberts, the charity's director of veterinary services, explained that most of the objects cats find "mimic their quarry in some way by their texture...although quite how Christmas lights could be mistaken for prey is mystifying."
blog5
4th August 2011
blog5
A young researcher has been given national recognition for her significant success in her animal welfare work. Dr Lucy Asher, of the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science at the University of Nottingham, is currently heading a five-year project assessing whether young dogs are likely to be proficient guide dogs. She is one of three winners of the inaugural Young Animal Welfare Scientist of the Year Award. Presented with a certificate and a prize of 1000, she said: "It has been a real honour to receive this award."
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