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Voting opens for RSPCA photo competition

Children and young people have been snapping pics of pets and wildlife.
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Chatter box RCVS' Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) has launched round two of its veterinary mental health research grants.

Researchers have until 11.59pm on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 to apply for a grant for research which reflects MMI's 2025 focus areas.

Only one Impact Grant was awarded last year, and so this year there are two Discovery Grants and one Impact Grants available. Each Discovery Grant is worth £5,000 and the Impact Grant is worth £15,000.

For more information or to apply, email researchgrants@rcvs.org.uk to contact the MMI team.

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Exotic Animal News
Study provides new insights into rabbit dental disease
Study provides new insights into rabbit dental disease

The findings could be used to inform improvements in veterinary training.
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No significant link between rabbit head shape and dental issues - study
No significant link between rabbit head shape and dental issues - study

Research shows importance of diet and dental checks.
Amylase concentration linked to mortality in guinea pigs
Amylase concentration linked to mortality in guinea pigs

 Guinea pigs with high plasma concentrations of amylase face increased mortality.
Study sheds light on guinea pig neoplasia
Study sheds light on guinea pig neoplasia

 Tumour prevalence increases with age.
Rabbit and guinea pig veterinary awards open for nominations
Rabbit and guinea pig veterinary awards open for nominations

 The winners will be revealed in December.
Researchers discover geckos' hidden sensory ability
Researchers discover geckos' hidden sensory ability

The finding could provide new insights about how animals perceive sound.
Vets heal 800kg rhino's leg in world first procedure
Vets heal 800kg rhino's leg in world first procedure

Amara, a southern white rhinoceros, suffered a fractured ulna.
London Zoo conducts annual weigh-in
London Zoo conducts annual weigh-in

 Over 10,000 animals will be weighed for their health statistics.
RVC links unnatural body shapes with rabbit health issues
RVC links unnatural body shapes with rabbit health issues

The research also addresses the impacts of diet and exercise.
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News Shorts
BBC Radio 4 documentary addresses corporate fees

BBC Radio 4's File on 4 Investigates has released a documentary exploring how corporate-owned veterinary practices may be inflating bills to increase profit.

Released on 15 April, 'What's Happening To Your Vet Bills?' revealed the policies which many corporate groups have in place to increase their profits. This included targets and upgrades which veterinary teams are tasked with meeting on a regular basis.

It also features Anrich Vets, an independently-owned practice based in Wigan. Following the case of Staffordshire terrier Benjy, who is diagnosed with a tumour, the documentary shares how the team were able to offer contextualised care and advice to make the procedure as affordable as possible for his owners.

The documentary can be heard on demand on BBC iPlayer.
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