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Dog attacks 'fuelled by poor socialisation'
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Around eight postal workers are attacked by dogs every day, while PDSA says millions of dogs do not get daily off-lead exercsie.
Training and exercise could also cut postal attacks - PDSA

As dog attacks on postal workers are once again in the spotlight, the PDSA says poor socialisation and lack of training and exercise could be to blame.

Royal Mail this week revealed that an average of eight postmen and women are attacked by dogs every day in the UK.

The incidence of aggression or inappropriate behaviour in dogs is a "huge concern", said PDSA vet Vicki Larkham.

Boredom and inactivity often lead to destructive or aggressive behaviour, yet according to the latest PDSA Animal Wellbeing report, close to a quarter of a million UK dogs never go for walks on the lead for 10 minutes or more.

Over two million do not get off-the-lead exercise outside the home or garden for 10 minutes or more every day.

Vicki added: "A properly trained and socialised puppy is less likely to act aggressively as it grows up. It’s up to every owner to make sure this happens, but unfortunately, many miss out on this vital part of their dog’s development…

"We are undoubtedly a nation of animal lovers, with four out of five pet owners stating that owning a pet makes them feel physically or mentally healthier. But anti-social behaviour in dogs continues to create problems, fuelled by a worrying lack of training, socialisation and exercise."

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Vets to run marathon for World Animal Protection

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 Two recently graduated veterinary surgeons will be running the London Marathon in April to raise money for the charity World Animal Protection.

Alex Bartlett and Maeve O'Neill plan to run the race together if they are given the same start times.

Dr O'Neill said: "You're always limited in what you can do to help animals, so it is nice to raise money for a charity that helps animals around the world."

Dr Bartlett added: "I have never run a marathon before and am excited to run my first one for such a good cause!"

Both Dr Bartlett and Dr O'Neill have fundraising pages online. 

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BSAVA releases new Guide to Procedures

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has published a new edition of its Guide to Procedures for Small Animal Practice.

It has added four new procedures; cystostomy tube placement, endotracheal intubation, point-of-care ultrasound and wet-to-dry dressings.

BSAVA says that it is an essential step-by-step guide to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed in practice. The textbook includes new images and illustrations, as well as high-definition videos for use prior to procedures.

Nick Bexfield and Julia Riggs, editors of the new edition, said: "We have built upon the success of the previous editions by responding to the feedback received from the BSAVA readership, and hope this new guide helps to further increase the confidence and accuracy with which these procedures are performed."

Print copies are available in the BSAVA store, with a digital version in the BSAVA library.