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Call for Early Neutering of Cats
Cats Protection urges the early neutering of cats.

Cats Protection is urging cat owners to have their pets neutered earlier to prevent unwanted litters of kittens, and have set up a register of vets prepared to carry out the procedure early on in a cat's life.

The charity has conducted research which indicates that 94% of cat owners do not realise that cats can fall pregnant at as young as four months.

Cats Protection says it spent £5.6 million in 2010 neutering over 176000 owned, stray and feral cats across the UK. Ian MacFarlane, neutering manager with the charity, said: "We are working with the veterinary profession and the public to encourage cat neutering around four months of age, which is a significant move away from the traditional six months."

He added: "Ensuring cats are neutered earlier will prevent those surprise litters of kittens that most owners are unprepared for - and then have to hand over to animal welfare organisations, perpetuating the unwanted cat problem. Early neutering is proven to be safe and effective and avoids many of the potential complications for neutering later in life."

Cats Protection has established a register of veterinary practices that are prepared to neuter cats early. Practices that would like to be added to the register can sign up here.

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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.