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Most bizarre pet names revealed
Image: Señor Snuggles - Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Battersea reveals top 20 bizarre pet names

 Animal Charity Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has surveyed it's 225,000 Facebook and Twitter fans to find the most weird and wonderful pet names.

It seems we can be quite creative when it comes to naming our four-legged friends, with the top 10 wacky dog names including 'Chicken-Fish', 'Yum Yum' and 'Mr Bongi Muggles.' The top 10 responses from cat lovers were no less colourful, with 'Pickwickywoowoo', 'Mister Fuzzy Mittens' and 'Strawberry Surprise'.

Rob Young, Operations Manager at Battersea says: "Unlike humans, animals don't really know what they are called so you can be a bit bonkers when it comes to naming your four-legged friends - just remember you may need to shout it out in the garden or at the park!"

The charity, which take in around 9,000 dogs and cats a year, also get creative when it comes to naming their residents, with Señor Snuggles the Anatolian Shepherd and Cuddle Bear the cat. Mr Young adds: "Around half the dogs and cats we take in are strays so we constantly have to come up with names to give our new arrivals.

"We have to be quite imaginative and names like Señor Snuggles and Cuddle Bear really help animals stand out from the crowd. We love the wacky names in our top 20 - they are truly original. You never know, they may inspire us when it comes to naming some of Battersea's furry residents."

For more about the residents at Battersea, click here.

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Vets launch new podcast for pet owners

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 Two independent vets have launched a podcast to help owners strengthen their bond with pets. Dr Maggie Roberts and Dr Vanessa Howie, who have worked in both veterinary practice and major charities, are keen to use their experience to enable people to give pets a better life.

The venture, called Vets Talking Pets, provides advice and information on a range of topics, including how to select a suitable pet, where to obtain them and how to get the best out of your vet. Maggie and Vanessa will also discuss sensitive subjects, including end-of-life care, raw food diets and the cost of veterinary care.

The podcast can be found on all the usual podcast sites, including Podbean, Apple, Amazon Music and YouTube. 

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BSAVA announces 12th Edition of the Small Animal Formulary

The BSAVA has published an updated edition of its Small Animal Formulary, which includes new drug monographs and emergency drug doses for rabbits, rodents, birds and reptiles.

One of BSAVA's most trusted and widely used clinical resources, this 12th edition of the manual also includes seven new client information leaflets and information on drugs used for the management of urinary incontinence.

Part A of the Formulary, Canine and Feline, sees Fergus Allerton return as Editor-in-Chief, while Part B: Exotic Pets was edited by Joanna Hedley. For more information, visit the BSAVA website.