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Botox for St Bernards?
Boyce pre-op
Meet the St Bernard who needed a facelift. 

Boyce the St Bernard has joined an elite number of dogs in Britain to have gone under the knife.

But far from reasons of vanity, Boyce was in desperate need of a facelift to cure his blindness.

Poor Boyce suffered from excess folds of skin which deprived him of sight. The condition, often seen in Shar Peis, rarely affects St Bernards as severely as it has done Boyce.

Paula Boyden, veterinary director of the Dogs Trust, explained: "Prior to his facelift, Boyce would have suffered terribly with sore eyes caused by the constant rubbing of skin folds on his eyeballs."

The operation involved removing a section of skin on the top of Boyce's head, so his skin could be 'lifted' and stitched back together, restoring his vision. Having recovered from his first facelift, Boyce now faces a second to reshape his eyelids. This will improve his eyesight further and reduce pain and discomfort.

Adam Levy, the manager of Dogs Trust Canterbury, where Boyce is being cared for, said: "He's a tough lad who bounces back quickly and is receiving lots of love and care from our dedicated canine carers. Despite his veterinary ordeal, Boyce is a happy chappy."

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.