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Voting opens for RSPCA photo competition

Children and young people have been snapping pics of pets and wildlife.
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Chatter box RCVS' Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) has launched round two of its veterinary mental health research grants.

Researchers have until 11.59pm on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 to apply for a grant for research which reflects MMI's 2025 focus areas.

Only one Impact Grant was awarded last year, and so this year there are two Discovery Grants and one Impact Grants available. Each Discovery Grant is worth £5,000 and the Impact Grant is worth £15,000.

For more information or to apply, email researchgrants@rcvs.org.uk to contact the MMI team.

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Most dogs in UK come from unknown sources, investigation finds

Many pets may have been sourced through puppy smuggling.
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RSPCA issues livestock reminder to dog owners
RSPCA issues livestock reminder to dog owners

The charity is supporting Sheep Worrying Week.
Government urged to progress puppy smuggling bill
Government urged to progress puppy smuggling bill

 Survey reveals one in five vets have seen illegally imported puppies.
BVA issues Easter reminder to pet owners
BVA issues Easter reminder to pet owners

 VPIS statistics underscore importance of hiding 'toxic' treats.
Project to research syringomyelia in Cavalier King Charles spaniels
Project to research syringomyelia in Cavalier King Charles spaniels

 The five-year project will gather data on the neurological condition.
Bacteria transplants could help canine gut disease, study finds
Bacteria transplants could help canine gut disease, study finds

Donor bacteria could provide relief for chronic bowel inflammation.
Charity reports increase in designer cats
Charity reports increase in designer cats

Designer cats' complex needs may cause more surrenders.
Cats Protection issues important reminder about lilies
Cats Protection issues important reminder about lilies

 Owners are being urged to avoid the plant this Mother's Day.
Group issues position statement on hybrid cats
Group issues position statement on hybrid cats

The statement highlights a number of welfare concerns.
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BBC Radio 4 documentary addresses corporate fees

BBC Radio 4's File on 4 Investigates has released a documentary exploring how corporate-owned veterinary practices may be inflating bills to increase profit.

Released on 15 April, 'What's Happening To Your Vet Bills?' revealed the policies which many corporate groups have in place to increase their profits. This included targets and upgrades which veterinary teams are tasked with meeting on a regular basis.

It also features Anrich Vets, an independently-owned practice based in Wigan. Following the case of Staffordshire terrier Benjy, who is diagnosed with a tumour, the documentary shares how the team were able to offer contextualised care and advice to make the procedure as affordable as possible for his owners.

The documentary can be heard on demand on BBC iPlayer.
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