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Colossal pet cat given up to Cats Protection
Chunky the cat
Chunky weighs more than double the healthy weight of an adult cat.
Struggling owners give up pet cat that reached more than double its ideal weight
 
A six-year-old male cat has been given up by its owners, who were unable to help him to lose weight and no longer felt they could look after him.
 
Chunky (pictured) weighed a colossal 10.7kg when he was bought to Cats Protection’s Cornwall Adoption Centre in April.
 
The guideline weight for a healthy adult cat is between four and five kilos, meaning Chunky was more than double his ideal weight.
 
In this condition, Chunky was at significant risk of health problems such as diabetes and arthritis.
 
With the help of Cats Protection, however, he has begun a gradual weight loss plan. It is hoped the adoption centre will find Chunky a new home with owners who will be able to help him to continue his weight loss.
 
Mark Magee, manager of Cats Protection's Cornwall Adoption Centre, said: “[Chunky] has been making good progress and currently weighs 10kg. We are now looking to find him a home in the Cornwall area where his new owners will help Chunky towards his ideal target weight, with the centre on hand to provide advice.”   
 
A Cats Protection survey, taken by 1,120 cat owners indicates that 23 per cent of cats are regarded to be overweight by their owners. The charity has provided the following simple steps for cat owners to help their pet to achieve a healthy weight:
 
  • Seek advice from a vet
  • Choose a reputable cat food, and stick to the manufacturer's recommended feeding amount
  • Avoid feeding cheese, chocolate, crisps and other "human" food. A small               amount of boiled fish or boneless chicken can be offered as an occasional special treat.

 If you could offer Chunky, or any of the other cats at Cats Protection Cornwall Adoption Centre a new home, then please contact the centre by email or by calling 01872 870575.

Image courtesey of Cats Protection.

 

 

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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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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.