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Road signs to highlight dangers of leaving dogs in hot cars
Newport West Assembly Member Jane Bryant and RSPCA public affairs manager Paul Smith.

RSPCA hails move as ‘great news for dogs’ 

Electronic road signs in Wales will soon display messages to motorists highlighting the dangers of leaving dogs in hot cars.

Welsh transport secretary Ken Skates said in a letter that he 'wholeheartedly supports' the conveyed message, and 'owing to the severity of the issue' will ensure that Variable Message Signs (VMS) in Wales will soon present bilingual warnings about the risk to canines of being left in hot vehicles.

He has proposed signs across Wales say: CEIR POETH YN LLADD CWN/DOGS DIE IN HOT CARS.

The move follows a campaign by RSPCA Cymru and Newport West Assembly Member Jane Bryant, who marked the announcement on Glasllwch Lane motorway bridge, Newport, on Thursday (4 October).

Jayne Bryant AM commented: “I’m really pleased that the Cabinet Secretary has listened to concerns raised by people across the county. Following some of the hot weather we had this summer it would have been fatal for any dogs left in cars.
Owners who do this often do it without thinking. Awareness raising measures are extremely important.”

RSPCA public affairs manager Paul Smith added: “This is great news for dogs, and a campaign success for the RSPCA that we think will have a big impact on canine welfare, and public understanding of a serious, potential animal welfare problem."

RSPCA Cymru says that it is inundated with calls each year about dogs left alone in hot vehicles. Figures released by the charity show that 29 per cent of dog owners still think it is acceptable to leave a dog in a car on a warm day.

"The dangers can be fatal and it is our simple message that ‘not long is too long’ for a dog in a hot car," Mr Smith continued.

“It’s fantastic that the Welsh Government are eager to take action on this matter, support this campaign, and spread the message to a big audience of motorists, and passengers, that dogs can die in hot cars. We’re also very grateful to Jane Bryant AM for supporting this idea, and ensuring those travelling by car in Newport, South Wales and beyond see this potentially life-saving message for dogs.”

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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.