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Survey reveals lack of owner awareness on allergies
Fewer than one in three aware of common conditions

The results of the Pet Allergy Worldwide Survey (PAWS) have revealed that almost half of pet owners (44% of a sample of 1269) were unaware that pets can suffer from allergies. The sample were drawn from the US, the UK, Spain, Italy, Germany and France.

The PAWS survey also revealed that 51% of owners did not realise that pet allergies were more likely during human allergy season, a fact given particular significance by 46% of the sample suffered from allergies themselves. It was also found that 43% did not know how to determine if their pet was suffering from an allergy and less than a third were aware of common allergic skin diseases in cats and dogs.

Fortunately, the survey also found that 80% of owners wanted to learn more about the recognition and treatment of their pets' allergies. It is hoped that further education and increased awareness may lead to an improvement in the welfare and comfort of the nation's pets during allergy season. 

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Equine Disease Surveillance report released for Q4 2025

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 The latest Equine Disease Surveillance report has been released, with details on equine disease from Q4 of 2025.

The report, produced by Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance, includes advice on rule changes for equine influenza vaccination.

Statistics and maps detail recent outbreaks of equine herpes virus, equine influenza, equine strangles and equine grass sickness. A series of laboratory reports provides data on virology, bacteriology, parasitology and toxicosis.

This issue also features a case study of orthoflavivus-associated neurological disease in a horse in the UK. 

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RCVS annual renewal fee for vets due

RCVS' annual renewal fee for veterinary surgeons is now due. Vets must pay their renewal fee before Wednesday, 1 April 2026.

This year's standard annual fee has increased to 431 from last year's 418. This is an approximately three per cent increase, as approved by RCVS Council and the Privy Council.

Tshidi Gardner, RCVS treasurer, said: "The small fee increase will be used to help deliver both our everyday activities and our new ambitious Strategic Plan, which includes aims such as achieving new legislation, reviewing the Codes of Professional Conduct and supporting guidance, and continuing to support the professions through activities such as the Mind Matters Initiative, RCVS Academy and career development."

A full breakdown of the new fees is on the RCVS website. Information about tax relief is available on the UK government website.