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Blind dog guided around by cat
Unlikely best friends are pawfect companions

Before stray cat Pwditat was allowed into his home, eight-year-old Terfel would mostly spend his days curled up in his dog basket. His vision deteriorated after being diagnosed with cataracts, and is now only able to tell light from dark.

However, Terfel's situation changed when his owner, Judy Godfrey-Brown, decided to let a stray cat, which she'd seen lingering outside, into her home.

"Pwditat immediately seemed to know that Terfel is blind," said Ms Godfrey-Brown. "I've never seen anything like it."

She explained how, before Pwditat's arrival, Terfel would bump into things around the house, but now he has his very own guide cat. When they first met, Pwditat led Terfel straight out of his basket and into the garden and she has been helping him find his way around ever since.

"It's a great help when Pwditat's around to show him about," added Ms Godfrey-Brown, who said Pwditat uses her paws to help guide him.

The pair have since become best of friends and now even sleep together.

"She's very, very affectionate around Terfel and Terfel's obviously enjoying the companionship of Pwditat too. Lots of dogs and cats actually do get on well together, but these get on particularly well."

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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.