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Reality TV star helps launch bow ties for pets
Captain Creative Dave Pop of Choccywoccydoodah with his bow tie wearing dogs
Captain Creative Dave Pop of Choccywoccydoodah with his bow tie wearing dogs

New range means owners can fashionably coordinate with their pet

Fashionable farm collies, stylish springer spaniels and bow tied beagles could be gracing the streets after the launch of the latest pet accessory.

Pet fashion firm Ruby's Regalia and Captain Creative also known as Dave Pop from TV's Choccywoccydoodah, have teamed up to make a range of bow ties especially for pets. 
Choccywoccydoodah is a reality TV show about a successful cake-making company based in Brighton and London.

Many on the show are animal lovers including head cake-maker Dave who loves to dress up his two pooches in bow ties.

So it was inevitable that he would work with Ruby's Regalia to make a series of fun pet bow ties.

The bow ties are made from silk with various patterns and finished off with high quality pearl and crystal necklaces while a human version has also been created so owner and pet can colour coordinate and step out in style.
Ruby's already supplies pet fashion accessories to celebrities including Steve Grimes from the band The Farm and Heart FM’s DJ, Roberto.

It also makes pet jewellery similar to that bought by Paris Hilton.

“We have a large range to choose from, but we are also creating bespoke designer sets for several celebs in Hollywood, so it’s going great!” Said Ruby’s spokesman, Brian Johnson.

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Applications open for MMI research grants

News Story 1
 RCVS' Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) has launched round two of its veterinary mental health research grants.

Researchers have until 11.59pm on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 to apply for a grant for research which reflects MMI's 2025 focus areas.

Only one Impact Grant was awarded last year, and so this year there are two Discovery Grants and one Impact Grants available. Each Discovery Grant is worth £5,000 and the Impact Grant is worth £15,000.

For more information or to apply, email researchgrants@rcvs.org.uk to contact the MMI team.

 

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BBC Radio 4 documentary addresses corporate fees

BBC Radio 4's File on 4 Investigates has released a documentary exploring how corporate-owned veterinary practices may be inflating bills to increase profit.

Released on 15 April, 'What's Happening To Your Vet Bills?' revealed the policies which many corporate groups have in place to increase their profits. This included targets and upgrades which veterinary teams are tasked with meeting on a regular basis.

It also features Anrich Vets, an independently-owned practice based in Wigan. Following the case of Staffordshire terrier Benjy, who is diagnosed with a tumour, the documentary shares how the team were able to offer contextualised care and advice to make the procedure as affordable as possible for his owners.

The documentary can be heard on demand on BBC iPlayer.