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Battersea residents enjoy heat wave
Battersea dog, Indi

Dogs keeping cool with ice lollies and paddling pool

As Britain enjoys a summer heat wave, the canine residents at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home have a few fail-safe methods of keeping cool.

Staff at Battersea's three centres have treated the hot and bothered mutts to home-made ice lollies, made by mixing dog food with water and freezing it in plastic cups.

Dog residents have also been enjoying a summer splash in Battersea's outdoor paddling pool, another simple way Battersea recommends owners can keep their pets cool in the heat.

Over 800 volunteers help out at Battersea's three centres, getting involved with a range of roles, such as dog and cat socialising, gardening, admin and giving talks in the community.

Visit Battersea's website for more information on the charity's canine and feline residents.

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Webinar to explore AMR in vet dentistry

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 The WSAVA has invited veterinary professionals to a webinar on responsible antibiotic usage in dentistry.

On 19 November 2025, at 1am, Dr J Scott Weese and Dr Brooke Niemiec will share the latest advice for antimicrobial use. They will present research on oral bacterology, and explain how attendees can choose appropriate antibiotics.

The session will cover pre-, intra- and post-operative guidelines, with recommendations for various pathologies.

The webinar is designed to support veterinary professionals to make informed decisions and tackle antimicrobial resistance.

Attendees can register here

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Dechra launches checklist for veterinary sustainability

Global animal health specialist Dechra has announced the world's first Veterinary Green Theatre Checklist (VGTC) to help make surgery more sustainable.

Endorsed by leading veterinary organisations, including the BEVA, BVNA and RCVS Knowledge, the checklist is designed to reduce the environmental footprint of veterinary care, while supporting better animal health outcomes.

The checklist was launched at the World Congress of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia in Paris and will be followed by an internal training and awareness campaign. For more information, visit dechra.com