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iCatCare launches new campaign
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"The overall message of our campaign is that prevention is better than cure" - Claire Bessant, iCat Care chief executive.

'Keeping Cats Safe' to cover all areas of cat safety

International Cat Care (iCatCare) is joining forces with the Veterinary Poisons Information Service (VPIS) and Agria Pet Insurance to launch a new 'Keeping Cats Safe' campaign.

Launching this month, the campaign will run throughout 2015 and into 2016, covering all aspects of cat safety. Dangers such as poisons, accidental injuries and cats eating strange things will be highlighted, as well as which diseases can be prevented by vaccination and parasite control. The campaign will also feature the safe use of collars and microchipping.

There will be advice for owners on each topic, covering what the risks are, what the signs of injury/poisoning are, what to do and how risks can be minimised.  For veterinary professionals, there will be in-depth advice on clinical signs, treatment and prognosis. The information will be made available both on the charity's website and in the charity's publications.

Claire Bessant, iCatCare chief executive, said: "The overall message of our campaign is that prevention is better than cure. Our goal is to spread the word by alerting cat owners to some of the most common dangers, as well as providing expert advice to help those professionals dealing with these distressing cases."

iCatCare will also work with its supporters and members, including members of its veterinary division the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM), to gather information about their experiences.

The campaign gets underway by pointing out the dangers of disinfectants, with advice for owners on their safe use. For vets and nurses, there is an introduction to toxicology, and detailed advice on presentation and treatment of benzalkonium chloride exposure in cats. 

For more information visit www.icatcare.org.

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Cold-water dip to raise funds for Vetlife

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 The veterinary mental health charity Vetlife is inviting the veterinary community to join it for a sponsored cold-water dip.

The event will take place at Walpole Bay, Margate, on 17 May during Mental Health Awareness Week. Participants of all abilities can join in the challenge and are advised to bring a towel, a hot drink, a snack, and warm clothes to get changed into afterwards.

Those taking part are being asked to try to raise £100 each to support the work of the charity.

Details about how to take part can be found here. 

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Bluetongue low vector period ends

In an update to its bluetongue guidance, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced that the seasonal low vector period for the disease has ended.

With winter over, Defra is planning for a possible increase in cases as midges become more active. It has warned that farms along the east coast of England from Norfolk to Kent, and along the south coast from Kent to Devon, are at highest risk from infected midges blown over from northern Europe.

Since the virus was detected in England in November 2023, there have been 126 confirmed cases. The most recent case to be confirmed was on 1 March 2024.

Farmers are asked to continue to frequently monitor their livestock and ensure their animals and land are registered with the Animal and Plant Health Agency.