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What if pets had superpowers?

Survey reveals owners wish pets could chat to them

A recent survey conducted by the People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) has found that a third of owners wish their pet could talk.

The survey, conducted on the charity's social media sites, asked UK owners what superpower they wish their pet had.

While the majority would like their pet to be able to chat with them about their day, one in eight owners wanted their pet to have the power to live forever with eternal health.

The third most popular answer was far more practical, with about one in 10 owners wishing their pet could pick up their own mess or clean out their litter tray.

Other answers included the power of bravery for an anxious rescue dog and the power to escape abuse and mistreatment.

Elaine Pendlebury, senior veterinary surgeon for the PDSA, said: "These answers clearly show how important pets are to people.

"While we don't have a magic wand to grant eternal health, there are plenty of simple things owners can do to help improve their pets' lives. A great place to start is by learning about the five animal welfare needs designed to keep pets healthy and happy."

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Building Great Workplaces webinars return

News Story 1
 BVA has announced a new series of its Building Great Workplaces lunchtime webinars.

Launching from 16 July, the sessions will explore patient safety, motivation, client communication and more.

Its first webinar, exploring neurodiversity in the workplace, will take place at 1pm on Thursday, 16 July. It will feature guest speakers from The Vet Project, a group which supports neurodiversity in veterinary environments.

The following three webinars take place in September, October and November.

Booking is open on the BVA website 

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New form for online veterinary medicines retailers

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has produced a new online form for retailers wishing to sell veterinary medicines on the internet.

The form replace the previous Word version and is part of the VMD's ongoing commitment to digitise its processes. Anyone retailing prescription medicines online, including POM-V, POM-VPS and NFA-VPS categories, is lawfully required to register with the VMD before trading.

The change only applies to new applicants. Retailers already listed on the VMD's Register of Online Retailers or registered under the Accredited Internet Retailer Scheme (AIRS) do not need to do anything.