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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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RCVS announces 1CPD app update

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 The RCVS has announced a new version of its 1CPD mobile app, with enhanced features for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to record their continuing professional development.

The mobile app includes a new 'what would you like to do?' shortcut for frequent tasks, a notification badge, and the ability to scan a QR code from the home screen to easily record an activity.

Users will be prompted to update the app from the App Store or Google Play the next time they log in. For more information, visit RCVS.org.uk 

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Nominations open for RCVS and VN Council elections

The nomination period for the 2026 RCVS Council and VN Council elections is now open, with three veterinary surgeon seats and two veterinary nurse seats available.

Prospective candidates can download an information pack and nomination form from the RCVS website. Individuals can nominate themselves for the elections, with the results to be announced in the spring.

Clare Paget, the recently appointed RCVS Registrar and elections returning officer, said: "If you want to play your part in influencing and moulding how the professions are regulated, and making key decisions on matters of great importance to your peers, the public and animal health and welfare, please consider standing for RCVS Council or VN Council next year."

Nominations close at 5pm on Saturday, 31 January 2026.