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Guide dog pup joins ITV show
Phillip Schofield, Holly Willoughby and pup
(left to right) Phillip Schofield, Holly Willoughby, volunteer puppy walker Emma Hunnisett with guide dog pup.
Viewers will get a chance to name the young pup
 
For the first time, a guide dog puppy has joined the daytime TV show, This Morning. The pup will be part of the show during her puppy walking stage, until she is ready to start her training.

Jayne George from Guide Dogs said the charity is "delighted" to have one of its puppies joining the show.

"Every hour, another person in the UK loses their sight and the Guide Dogs charity is here to make sure they don't lose their freedom as well.

"Following a puppy's journey will give ITV This Morning viewers a unique insight into both the important and early stages of guide dog training and the work we do as a charity to help thousands of people with sight loss to live their lives the way they choose."

This Morning viewers will also get the chance to name the 11-week-old Labrador pup this week.

Emma Hunnisett is puppy walking the young guide dog before she begins her training. She says the pup is already shaping up to be a bit of a character.

"We noticed that she's a feisty little thing when we first had her, and she's turning into a proper little sweetie now.

"Puppy walking is great because it's something the whole family can get involved with, and the thought that she will go on to change someone's life one day is what's all about for us."

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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.