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Charity creates a 'sensory environment' for Bonfire Night
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With fireworks going off for hours on end, Bonfire Night is potentially one of the scariest nights of the year for many pets.
Kennels and cattery transformed to help soothe pets
 
Battersea Dogs and Cats Home is set to transform its cattery and kennels this Bonfire Night, in a bid to calm its frightened residents.

With fireworks going off for hours on end, Bonfire Night is potentially one of the scariest nights of the year for many pets.

The charity will create a sensory environment with lights and music. Special radios that play clinically tested calming music have been purchased for the kennels, to complement soothing night lights.

All kennel and cattery windows will also be covered to block out the flashing lights from fireworks.

Cats will have cosy pens, warm beds and curtains to hide away. Special scents will also be sprayed in their areas to keep them relaxed.

A rise in the number of lost dogs and cats is often seen around the 5 November. Battersea is advising owners to get their pets microchipped and to follow its lead in creating a safe haven for pets during the celebrations.

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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.