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Thousands unite for DogFest
Supervet star Noel Fitzpatrick shares his stories with the crowd at DogFest.

Cheshire hosts event for the first time

Thousands of dogs gathered at Abbey Hall, Cheshire, on Sunday for the county's first ever DogFest.

Hosted by Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick, the event drew in over 12,000 dogs and 6400 visitors.

“It’s just the most brilliant thing to see!” said Nicole Cooper, co-founder and show director.

“There were thousands of people who all showed up to an event dedicated to their four-legged friends. The feel good factor is infectious and we cannot wait for next Sunday’s DogFest at Loseley Park in Surrey”.

The event included have-a-go sessions such as flyball, dog diving, training classes and even a fun dog competition.

Visitors were also treated to some unusual dog acts, including the Cheshire Dog Display Team, whose dare devil stunt dogs jumped through rings of fire as the crowds watched in suspense.

One visitor commented: "DogFest was a fantastic day out, inspiring and uplifting! I've never seen so many pooches in one place; it was brilliant."

DogFest takes place again this weekend (21 June) at Loseley Park in Surrey where it returns for its third year.

For more information, visit www.dog-fest.co.uk 

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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.