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Regional trends in pet ownership
Research finds Britain's dog and cat-loving populations

Petlog, the UK's largest lost and found database for microchipped pets, has released findings about regional trends in animal ownership.

Most notably, the database found that those from the north are bigger dog lovers and those from the south are bigger cat lovers.

The research was conducted as part of National Microchipping Month, which is run by Petlog every June, and has done so for 10 years.

It found that 65 per cent of pet owners in the north-east had a dog, compared with the national average 53 per cent, and 60 per cent of pet owners in the south-east had a cat, compared with the national average 54 per cent.

Owners living in the north-west, however, were most likely to be reunited with their pet if separated, as the region had the highest percentage of microchipped pets at 60 per cent.

Meanwhile, only about half of pets in the north-east were microchipped.

Petlog Executive Celia Walsom said: "The survey identified areas of the country that are most knowledgeable about microchipping and where there is a lack of awareness and knowledge, and now we need to see how we can improve this."

National Microchipping Month is aimed at raising the profile of microchipping and its benefits by educating pet owners about how it works, the need to keep contact details up to date, as well as how to make the most of the database.

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RUMA CA&E extends survey deadline

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 RUMA CA&E has extended the deadline for its online survey into vaccine availability.

Vets, SQPs, retailers and wholesalers will now have until Friday, 26 September at 5pm to submit their response.

The survey aims to further understanding into the vaccine supply challenges faced by the sector. It will also consider the short and long term impacts of disruption issues.

Insights are anonymous, and will be shared with industry stakeholders and government bodies.

The survey can be accessed here

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Dechra launches checklist for veterinary sustainability

Global animal health specialist Dechra has announced the world's first Veterinary Green Theatre Checklist (VGTC) to help make surgery more sustainable.

Endorsed by leading veterinary organisations, including the BEVA, BVNA and RCVS Knowledge, the checklist is designed to reduce the environmental footprint of veterinary care, while supporting better animal health outcomes.

The checklist was launched at the World Congress of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia in Paris and will be followed by an internal training and awareness campaign. For more information, visit dechra.com