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MPs debate control of antifreeze
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More than 20 cases of antifreeze poisoning have been reported in one village.
Spate of antifreeze poisonings in cats prompts Westminster debate

MPs are today debating the control of antifreeze products after a spate of cat poisonings in Nottinghamshire.

Mark Spencer, MP for Sherwood, has raised the issue in parliament where an adjournment debate is taking place at Westminster Hall today.

The RSPCA is investigating more than 20 cases of suspected antifreeze poisoning in just one Nottinghamshire village.

Sadly, this situation is not isolated. In July this year, five cats were poisoned on the same street in Padiham, Lancashire.

Antifreeze is sweet tasting and commonly contains ethylene glycol. Ingesting even small amounts can lead to fatal kidney failure, particularly in cats.

Symptoms include vomiting, lethargy, loss of coordination, seizures, difficulty breathing, increased thirst and urination.

Earlier this year a Yorkshire cat charity joined international calls to add a bitterant to antifreeze products. A petition on Change.org urging the same has so far received more than 22,500 signatures.

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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.