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Pets make you healthier, survey reveals
children in park with dog
The survey revealed that children also benefit from a healthier and happier lifestyle when living in a household with a pet.

National Pet Show survey reveals that living with an animal is good for you

Ninety-eight per cent of pet owners say that owning a pet reduces stress levels and gives them a healthier lifestyle, a survey by the National Pet Show has revealed.

Out of 321 respondents, 96 per cent said that they feel that children also benefit from a healthier and happier lifestyle when living in a household with a pet.

Noel Fitzpatrick, who stars in the Channel 4 series The Supervet, said: "I firmly believe that the essence of unconditional love shared between a pet and their guardian represents the very best of the human condition, so the results of this research do not surprise me.

“When you see the family of a pet in the presence of their animal, their entire vivacity changes, they ‘light up’.

“As a vet, I have dedicated my life to exploring all of the options available for the animals I treat. As well as forming wonderful relationships with the animals themselves, the relationships with the pet’s families are truly outstanding. Meeting people who would do everything they can to save their pets from pain or harm is the most remarkable part of the job.”

The National Pet Show, which is entirely dedicated to the nation's passion for pets, is taking place for the first time at the NEC, Birmingham on Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, 21 September.  For more information visit www.thenationalpetshow.com.

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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New form for online veterinary medicines retailers

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has produced a new online form for retailers wishing to sell veterinary medicines on the internet.

The form replace the previous Word version and is part of the VMD's ongoing commitment to digitise its processes. Anyone retailing prescription medicines online, including POM-V, POM-VPS and NFA-VPS categories, is lawfully required to register with the VMD before trading.

The change only applies to new applicants. Retailers already listed on the VMD's Register of Online Retailers or registered under the Accredited Internet Retailer Scheme (AIRS) do not need to do anything.