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Survey into emergency plans

Planning for pet care during unexpected absence

A survey by the National Animal Welfare Trust (NAWT) has found that just one in five pet owners have made plans for their pets' care in the event of an emergency.

In response, the charity has launched a campaign called Tails of the Unexpected, which is hoped to encourage pet owners to make contingency plans for such an eventuality.

The campaign will be aimed at the 80 per cent of owners who were found to have no such plan in place, particularly those with cats.
 
Despite the survey finding cats to be the most popular pet, it also revealed that just 18 per cent of their owners had made emergency arrangements for them. This figure compared with 28 per cent of dogs owners.

NAWT chief executive officer Clare Williams said: "Thinking about care for a pet in times of emergency is something many pet owners only consider in passing.

"Our new campaign aims to help people take the process one step further."

The campaign includes an online guide to take owners through the planning process, along with a set of pet lifestyle and care forms for owners to complete and keep safe with other important pet records.

"People want peace of mind knowing that their pet is in safe hands and that their routine is disrupted as little as possible while their owner is unexpectedly absent," explained Ms Williams.

"This is what our information pack will help with."

Image courtesy of NAWT

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Greyhound Board announces change to vaccination guidance

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 The Greyhound Board of Great Britain has published new vaccination guidance, with all greyhounds registered from 1 January, 2027 required to have the L4 leptospirosis vaccination, rather than L2.

The change comes in response to the reduced availability of the 'L2' Leptospirosis vaccine across the UK, and aims to support best biosecurity practice across the racing greyhound population.

GBGB veterinary director Simon Gower, said "While rare, Leptospirosis is a serious infectious disease that can affect both dogs and humans, so it is vital that we offer our greyhounds the broadest possible protection.  

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Free webinar explores congenital heart disease in dogs

A free webinar is to provide veterinary professionals, dog breeders and pet owners an new insights into congenital heart disease.

Chris Linney, a cardiology specialist and Veterinary Cardiovascular Society (VSC) member, will present the webinar from 7.00pm to 8.30pm on Wednesday, 12 November.

Dr Linney will explore the types, causes and clinical presentation of congenital heart conditions. This will include diagnostic approaches, treatment pathways and emerging research opportunities.

The session is the third to be organised by The Kennel Club, with the VCS, following an introductory webinar and a talk on acquired heart disease. Dr Linney's webinar consists of a one-hour presentation, followed by a 30-minute question and answer session.

Dr Linney said: "This webinar will be an opportunity to deepen understanding - not just of the diseases themselves, but of how breeders, vets and owners can work together to support affected dogs and improve outcomes for future generations."

Click here to register for the webinar.