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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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Antibiotic Amnesty survey opens

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 The Responsible Use of Medicines Alliance - Companion Animal and Equine (RUMA - CA&E) has launched a survey which seeks to measure the success of this year's Antibiotic Amnesty campaign.

Its results will help the group to calculate how many unused or out-of-date antibiotics were returned as part of the campaign throughout November. Practices are also asked how they engaged with clients to raise awareness of the issue.

Participating practices can enter a prize draw to win up to 100 in vouchers for taking part. Further prizes from BSAVA and Webinar Vet will be available for practices with the best input.

The survey takes a few minutes to complete and will be running throughout December. It can be accessed via this link

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Bluetongue cases lead to restricted zone extension

Following the detection of new cases of bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3), the restricted zone has been extended to include additional parts of Hampshire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and North Yorkshire, as well as Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and part of Dorset.

The zone now covers 28 counties and unitary authorities in England. As of 16 December, 185 cases of BTV-3 have been confirmed in England and Wales during the current vector period.

Bluetongue is a notifiable disease. Suspected cases must be reported on 03000 200 301 in England or 03003 038 268 in Wales. In Scotland, suspected cases should be reported to the local field services office. Suspected cases in Northern Ireland should be reported to the DAERA Helpline on 0300 200 7840 or by contacting the local DAERA Direct Veterinary Office.

A map of the area where movement restrictions apply can be found here.