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Take a nap and raise money
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Just 25,000 lions remain in the wild in Africa.
Wildlife charity holds sleep themed fund raisers

The opportunity to raise funds for charity by having a leisurely, relaxing time doesn't come along that often but you can support the Born Free Foundation this week by taking part in their annual "Big Cat Nap".

Forget marathons, bike rides, sponsored walks and hikes, the international wildlife charity event encourages you to behave like a big cat - particularly a male lion that sleeps for up to 23 hours a day - and raise money by taking it easy.

Big Cat Nap week runs from Monday, June 30 to Sunday, July 6 and aims to highlight the plight of some of the world's most beautiful and endangered animals through a range of sleep-themed activities. You could choose to get sponsored for wearing pyjamas to work or school, raise cash by staying in bed or inviting friends over for a slumber party or if that's all too energetic you can take a sleepy pet selfie (human involvement optional) and share it via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using #BigCatNap.

With big cat numbers plummeting - only 25,000 lions remain in the wild in Africa with an estimated 3,500 tigers living wild in their native India - work to save these iconic species is desperate and has reached critical levels.

All money raised through the Big Cap Nap will go directly to supporting Born Free's big cat projects, helping to protect threatened big cat species in the wild and assisting in the daily care of the charity's rescued animals.

Donating is easy - just text ZZZZ13 followed by the amount you would like to donate - £1, £5, £10, etc - to 70070. Born Free will receive 100 per cent of the donation and text messages are free on all networks. See http://www.justgiving.com/en/justtextgiving for more information or visit www.bornfree.org.uk/the-big-cat-nap.

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Webinar to explore AMR in vet dentistry

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 The WSAVA has invited veterinary professionals to a webinar on responsible antibiotic usage in dentistry.

On 19 November 2025, at 1am, Dr J Scott Weese and Dr Brooke Niemiec will share the latest advice for antimicrobial use. They will present research on oral bacterology, and explain how attendees can choose appropriate antibiotics.

The session will cover pre-, intra- and post-operative guidelines, with recommendations for various pathologies.

The webinar is designed to support veterinary professionals to make informed decisions and tackle antimicrobial resistance.

Attendees can register here

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Dechra launches checklist for veterinary sustainability

Global animal health specialist Dechra has announced the world's first Veterinary Green Theatre Checklist (VGTC) to help make surgery more sustainable.

Endorsed by leading veterinary organisations, including the BEVA, BVNA and RCVS Knowledge, the checklist is designed to reduce the environmental footprint of veterinary care, while supporting better animal health outcomes.

The checklist was launched at the World Congress of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia in Paris and will be followed by an internal training and awareness campaign. For more information, visit dechra.com