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Get your paws on David Gandy

Battersea hosts "money can’t buy" auction

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home is offering a very special walkies for those bidding in their latest auction.

One very lucky bidder will win an exclusive walk with world famous supermodel and Battersea Ambassador, David Gandy, and one of the charity’s rescue dogs.

David is just one of many celebrities helping to raise funds by offering dog walks in an online auction for the charity. Bidders in the action could end up taking a stroll with a well-known recording artist or Hollywood actor.

David Gandy said: “I can often be found at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home with the rescue dogs, visiting and helping out.”

“As their Ambassador, I like to support them however I can and to share this experience wth someone and raise much needed funds at the same time, is a pleasure.

"Giving fans the chance to walk a Battersea dog with someone they would like to meet, is a great way to do this and lots of well known people have come together to make it happen.”

Each of the famous dog lovers are offering to accompany the highest bidders on a stroll with a Battersea dog to support the charity’s Collars and Coats Gala Ball, hosted by fellow Ambassadors Amanda Holden and Paul O’Grady on Thursday, November 7.

Claire Horton, chief executive at Battersea said: “Walking a Battersea dog with David Gandy sounds like a dream come true and we can’t wait to reveal the other famous dog walkers who will be offering this incredible money can’t buy experience. I promise they’ll be in hot demand!

"The support from our amazing Ambassador and the many fantastic celebrity supporters who are passionate about Battersea is so cruicial in helping us raise awareness of the animals in our care.”

Image courtesy of Battersea Dogs & Cats  Home

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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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UK's BSE risk status downgraded

The WOAH has downgraded the UK's international risk status for BSE to 'negligible'.

Defra says that the UK's improved risk status recognises the reputation for having the highest standards for biosecurity. It adds that it demonstrates decades of rigorous animal control.

Outbreaks of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, also known as mad cow disease, have previously resulted in bans on Britain's beef exports.

The UK's new status could lead to expanded trade and better confidence in British beef.

Christine Middlemiss, the UK's chief veterinary officer, said: "WOAH's recognition of the UK as negligible risk for BSE is a significant milestone and is a testament to the UK's strong biosecurity measures and the hard work and vigilance of farmers and livestock keepers across the country who have all played their part in managing the spread of this disease.