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Minister promotes importance of responsible pet purchasing
#PawsPreventProtect encourages responsible buying and research into potential pets' needs.

New campaign urges buyers to avoid puppy farms

Welsh minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths has recently been working to promote the importance of taking careful consideration before purchasing an animal, as well as avoiding dubious sellers including illegal puppy farms.

In a recent visit to the Dogs Trust rehoming centre in Bridgend, the minister spoke about the Welsh government’s #PawsPreventProtect campaign, which is taking place over the festive period via social media.

The campaign urges people to do their research before buying a pet. Taking factors such as breed requirements, costs and time commitment into consideration. Potential owners should also consider the suitability of a pet to their home environment.

The minister said: “Taking on any animal is a long term commitment. People should make sure they have thought hard about the level of commitment they are taking on, particularly in terms of time, space and finances.”

#PawsPreventProtect also outlines the importance of buying from reliable, legal sources, where the puppies’ health or welfare are paramount.

“All potential owners of a new pet need to know where the animal has come from,” the minister continued. “Ask to see it with its mother. Don’t be fobbed off with excuses why this can’t happen. If you’re buying a puppy make sure it has been microchipped – it’s the law.

“Be particularly careful when buying any animal advertised on the internet or through local or social media. If a new pet is found to be illegally imported and has not complied with the disease control rules, the owner will be liable and may have to pay costly quarantine and veterinary bills.

“If you have any doubts or concerns about an animal please do not feel pressurised; walk away and speak to a vet before agreeing to buy it.”

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RUMA CA&E extends survey deadline

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 RUMA CA&E has extended the deadline for its online survey into vaccine availability.

Vets, SQPs, retailers and wholesalers will now have until Friday, 26 September at 5pm to submit their response.

The survey aims to further understanding into the vaccine supply challenges faced by the sector. It will also consider the short and long term impacts of disruption issues.

Insights are anonymous, and will be shared with industry stakeholders and government bodies.

The survey can be accessed here

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BSAVA publishes Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice

The BSAVA has added a small animal nutrition advice booklet to its series of BSAVA guides.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice offers a resource for veterinary professionals to provide appropriate nutrition for animals. As well as maintaining the wellbeing of healthy pets, the guide explores how nutritional requirements change in times of illness and disease.

The guide is divided into five sections, which explore the importance of nutritional assessment; diet types; feeding at different life stages; feeding for specific situations; and feeding for specific diseases. Online resources are also in the BSAVA Library including client handouts and videos.

It is designed to be suitable for referencing, in-depth case planning and team training sessions.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice can be purchased online from the BSAVA store.