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Charity rescues seven French bulldogs in a month
Five per cent of the 162 individual dog breeds Mayhew has cared for over the past year have been brachycephalic.

Mayhew reports a rise in brachycephalics at its rescue home   

A rescue centre in London has seen seven French bulldogs come through its doors in just one month, fuelling concerns about irresponsible breeding.

Animal welfare charity Mayhew said the dogs were all brought separately to the home and are aged between one and four years old.

They had been used for breeding and had a multitude of health issues among them, including chronic ear infections, skin conditions, dental problems and inverted tail.

Five per cent of the 162 individual dog breeds Mayhew has cared for over the past year have been brachycephalic. The charity also reported a five-fold increase in the number of brachycephalics brought in compared to the previous year.

The popularity of brachycephalics has soared in recent years and is likely being fuelled by celebrity owners and the prevalence of pugs, French bulldogs and English bulldogs in marketing campaigns. The BVA’s #BreedToBreathe campaign is urging practices to tackle this prevalence in advertising and social media.

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Applications open for MMI research grants

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 RCVS' Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) has launched round two of its veterinary mental health research grants.

Researchers have until 11.59pm on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 to apply for a grant for research which reflects MMI's 2025 focus areas.

Only one Impact Grant was awarded last year, and so this year there are two Discovery Grants and one Impact Grants available. Each Discovery Grant is worth £5,000 and the Impact Grant is worth £15,000.

For more information or to apply, email researchgrants@rcvs.org.uk to contact the MMI team.

 

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BBC Radio 4 documentary addresses corporate fees

BBC Radio 4's File on 4 Investigates has released a documentary exploring how corporate-owned veterinary practices may be inflating bills to increase profit.

Released on 15 April, 'What's Happening To Your Vet Bills?' revealed the policies which many corporate groups have in place to increase their profits. This included targets and upgrades which veterinary teams are tasked with meeting on a regular basis.

It also features Anrich Vets, an independently-owned practice based in Wigan. Following the case of Staffordshire terrier Benjy, who is diagnosed with a tumour, the documentary shares how the team were able to offer contextualised care and advice to make the procedure as affordable as possible for his owners.

The documentary can be heard on demand on BBC iPlayer.