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Liverpool PDSA vet team join world's biggest dog walk
The team has already walked 440 miles, visiting areas such as Yorkshire's Three Peaks and The Lake District.

Virtual event aims to raise vital funds for animal charities

The team of veterinary staff from the PDSA Pet Hospital in Huyton, Liverpool are taking part in the World Big Dog Walk, aiming to walk 874 miles in order to raise crucial funds for animals in need.

The World Big Dog Walk event is taking place throughout September, and will see pet owners, animal lovers and celebrities from across the UK walking or running in support of charities such as PDSA.

This year’s Big Dog Walk is more important than ever, as the impact of COVID-19 pandemic has led to huge financial losses for so many charities and organisations. PDSA reports losing around £3 million a month in income, which is why the team at Huyton have decided to join in with the challenge.

Helen Allwood has worked at the Huyton PDSA for eight years. Her aim for the Big Dog Walk was to raise awareness of the amazing work that PDSA does, while also helping everyone involved get outdoors and exercise; something which she believes can provide a big boost for our wellbeing.

Ms Allwood said: “Working as a vet on the frontline during the pandemic has been incredibly intense. We’ve seen a huge number of pets in need of emergency treatment and I’m proud of how the whole team have pulled together to ensure we can still be there for pets in need.

“Our fundraising target was £431 which is the number of pets we helped via phone consultations each week during August. We’ve already smashed this, and I am so proud to be part of this amazing team and I know we will pull together to smash our target and raise lots of money.”

For more information and to sign up for the big dog walk visit www.pdsa.org.uk/worldbigdogwalk

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Practices urged to audit neutering data

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 RCVS Knowledge has called on vet practices to audit their post-operative neutering outcomes.

It follows the release of the 2024 NASAN benchmarking report, which collates data from neutering procedures performed on dogs, cats and rabbits.

The benchmarking report enables practices in the UK and Ireland to compare their post-operative outcomes to the national average. This includes the rate of patients lost to follow-up, which in 2024 increased to 23 per cent.

Anyone from the practice can submit the data using a free template. The deadline for next report is February 2026.

Visit the RCVS Knowledge website to complete an audit. 

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New guidance for antibiotic use in rabbits

New best practice guidance on the responsible use of antibiotics in rabbits has been published by the BSAVA in collaboration with the Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund (RWA&F).

The guidance is free and has been produced to help veterinary practitioners select the most appropriate antibiotic for rabbits. It covers active substance, dose and route of administration all of which are crucial factors when treating rabbits owing to the risk of enterotoxaemia.

For more information and to access the guide, visit the BSAVALibrary.