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National Pet Month getting closer
Veterinary surgeries urged to sign up

The annual National Pet Month campaign to promote pet welfare, the benefits of pet ownership and public awareness of animal care specialists is getting closer. This year's National Pet Month will run from 7th April to 7th May, and the theme will be “Your pets and you: a winning team”.

National Pet Month is a registered charity that brings together animal welfare charities, pet businesses, professional bodies, youth groups, schools and pet lovers with the goal of improving pet welfare. The charities' trustees are the Pet Care Trust (PCT), Pet Food Manufacturers' Association (PFMA) and the National Office of Animal Health (NOAH).

Veterinary surgeries are being asked to sign up to this year's National Pet Month to help promote the message of improving pet welfare and health. Practices are expected to set up their own events or encourage clients to enter competitions.

Commenting, Chairman of National Pet Month Phil Sketchley said “Keep in touch with what’s on in your area by looking on our website. We are also planning some great competitions too. National Pet Month is an opportunity for us all to learn more about responsible pet care so we can enjoy our pets and make a winning team for many years to come.”

For details of how to join and become a supporter, see the National Pet Month website.

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Voting opens for BEVA Council

News Story 1
 Eligible members of BEVA will be able to vote for their Council team until Monday, 17 August 2026. Members will have received an election email on 17 July.

There are five candidates standing for four available places on Council. They are:

  • Alexandre Triguino
  • Angela Jones
  • Beth Bryant
  • Holly Rees
  • Hugh Somerville
Full profiles for each candidate can be found on the BEVA website

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New form for online veterinary medicines retailers

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has produced a new online form for retailers wishing to sell veterinary medicines on the internet.

The form replace the previous Word version and is part of the VMD's ongoing commitment to digitise its processes. Anyone retailing prescription medicines online, including POM-V, POM-VPS and NFA-VPS categories, is lawfully required to register with the VMD before trading.

The change only applies to new applicants. Retailers already listed on the VMD's Register of Online Retailers or registered under the Accredited Internet Retailer Scheme (AIRS) do not need to do anything.