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Battersea launches first ever tea party
Cheska Hull and Evie
Made in Chelsea's Cheska Hull threw a tea party for her Battersea dog Evie.

Animal lovers urged to pick a side and party like a dog or cat for charity

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home is launching its first ever tea party this month and is inviting pet owners everywhere to combine their passion for animals with their love of cakes and raise money for the charity.  

The tea parties will take place around the country on Friday, October 24 and the money raised from cake sales and donations will go towards helping thousands of dogs and cats and dogs who arrive into Battersea's care every year.

Earlier this month, Made in Chelsea's Cheska Hull threw a tea party for her Battersea dog Evie - a Pomeranian she rescued in 2012.

Speaking about her support for the charity, Cheska said: "I'm forever grateful to Battersea for giving me Evie. I can't imagine life without her. There are so many dogs and cats that need a loving home and I am thrilled to host a Tea Party in support of Battersea's animals. The tea parties are not only a fun way to get your friends together, they will also make a real difference to the dogs and cats awaiting new homes."

Battersea is giving it's animal loving hosts the option to party like their pet with two tea party themes:  Dog lovers can feast on the 'Ruff 'n' ready' tea party, while cat lovers can choose the more refined 'Purr-fect' tea party.

To register for a free party pack, visit http://www.battersea.org.uk/teaparty 

Image (C) Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

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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Its results will help the group to calculate how many unused or out-of-date antibiotics were returned as part of the campaign throughout November.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.