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Alan Carr urges owners to spay or neuter
Comedian Alan Carr

Britain’s "Chatty Man" stars in new PETA advert

TV personality Alan Carr stars in a new advert for PETA urging fans to help eradicate the dog and cat overpopulation crisis proclaiming the best way to save animals lives is to spay or neuter.

The homeless-animal overpopulation problem is at crisis point; one unspayed female cat and her kittens can produce 370,000 cats in just seven years, and an unneutered male can help create limitless litters of kittens.

Every year in the UK, thousands of animals are left at animal shelters and many have to be euthanised because there simply aren't enough good homes for them. Other animals are abandoned on the streets, left to starve to death and are at risk of getting injured or killed by vehicles, some even fall prey to abuse.

Alan Carr comments: "There's no magic wand that will find homes for all of Britain's homeless dogs and cats, but simple surgeries – spaying and neutering – will make a huge difference in the long run.”

Spaying and neutering hits the overpopulation crisis at the source. It also makes animals less likely to develop cancer of the reproductive system, get into fights and become infected with deadly, contagious diseases such as feline leukaemia and feline AIDS.
 
Alan Carr is among a growing list of celebrities supporting this issue, others backing the project and promoting spaying and neutering include Morrissey, Simon Cowell, Jane Lynch, Bill Maher, Cloris Leachman, Marc Maron, Charlize Theron, Naughty Boy and Mickey Rourke.

To view the full advert starring Alan Carr, click here.

Image credit: PETA

 

 

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Greyhound Board announces change to vaccination guidance

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 The Greyhound Board of Great Britain has published new vaccination guidance, with all greyhounds registered from 1 January, 2027 required to have the L4 leptospirosis vaccination, rather than L2.

The change comes in response to the reduced availability of the 'L2' Leptospirosis vaccine across the UK, and aims to support best biosecurity practice across the racing greyhound population.

GBGB veterinary director Simon Gower, said "While rare, Leptospirosis is a serious infectious disease that can affect both dogs and humans, so it is vital that we offer our greyhounds the broadest possible protection.  

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Free webinar explores congenital heart disease in dogs

A free webinar is to provide veterinary professionals, dog breeders and pet owners an new insights into congenital heart disease.

Chris Linney, a cardiology specialist and Veterinary Cardiovascular Society (VSC) member, will present the webinar from 7.00pm to 8.30pm on Wednesday, 12 November.

Dr Linney will explore the types, causes and clinical presentation of congenital heart conditions. This will include diagnostic approaches, treatment pathways and emerging research opportunities.

The session is the third to be organised by The Kennel Club, with the VCS, following an introductory webinar and a talk on acquired heart disease. Dr Linney's webinar consists of a one-hour presentation, followed by a 30-minute question and answer session.

Dr Linney said: "This webinar will be an opportunity to deepen understanding - not just of the diseases themselves, but of how breeders, vets and owners can work together to support affected dogs and improve outcomes for future generations."

Click here to register for the webinar.