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Puppy love is in the air
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One in 10 pet owners surveyed said they will get their dog or cat a Valentine's Day gift.
Pets and partners on a par this Valentine's Day

With Valentine's Day looming, love is definitely in the air for pet owners as a new survey shows one in 10 people plan to buy their cat or dog a gift.

The most popular way to spoil our furry friends is a special meal, according to the survey by Co-operative Pet Insurance. A fifth of those who planned to treat their pets in this way said they would be cooking the meal themselves.

Other top 10 gifts were treats, pet-friendly chocolate, toys, a new collar, an item of clothing, new bedding, a cuddly toy, new walking gear and a grooming/pamper day.

One in five pet owners who took part in the survey said they spend as much on their pet as their partner - with the average amount being £23. About 40 per cent said it was just as important to spend Valentine's Day with their pet as their partner.

But for some owners, pets take priority. One in 10 people admitted they love their pet more than their partner and would prefer to celebrate the day with them. 

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Vets launch new podcast for pet owners

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 Two independent vets have launched a podcast to help owners strengthen their bond with pets. Dr Maggie Roberts and Dr Vanessa Howie, who have worked in both veterinary practice and major charities, are keen to use their experience to enable people to give pets a better life.

The venture, called Vets Talking Pets, provides advice and information on a range of topics, including how to select a suitable pet, where to obtain them and how to get the best out of your vet. Maggie and Vanessa will also discuss sensitive subjects, including end-of-life care, raw food diets and the cost of veterinary care.

The podcast can be found on all the usual podcast sites, including Podbean, Apple, Amazon Music and YouTube. 

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BEVA CPD course explores sino-nasal disease

The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) will host a new CPD course exploring the diagnosis of sino-nasal disease.

Led by Safia Barakzai, Henry Tremaine, Justine Kay-Smyth and Neil Townsend, the course aims to support experienced equine vets dealing with nasal discharge cases.

The course will be presented through a series of practical sessions, accompanied by case-based learning. Attendees will be guided to improve their oral examination technique and radiographic approach, as well as learning how to make good use of endoscopy and oroscopy.

BEVA says that learners can combined these skills to perform a 'logical, efficient investigation', with better clinical decision-making and fewer unnecessary steps.

The course will take place on Tuesday, 21 July at the University of Surrey. For more information or to book, visit the BEVA website.