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Fire survivor bulldog entered into pet awards
Leo was treated for burns to his stomach, testicles and legs.

Two-year-old Leo defied expectations to recover from extensive burns

A bulldog that sustained horrific burns after being caught up in a fire has been entered into the PDSA’s Pet Survivor Awards.

Two-year-old Leo from Bournemouth was lying under his owner’s caravan when it burst into flames. Thankfully a family friend saw the smoke from half a mile away and hurried to his rescue.

Leo was rushed to the PDSA Pet Hospital in Bournemouth where he was treated for extensive burns to his stomach, testicles and legs. Many of the injuries were so severe that vets warned he could take months to recover.

Initially, Leo required appointments every two days to change the dressings and clean the wounds as they healed. His owner said that he also suffered severe trauma from the incident and that he would often have nights of disturbed sleep.

After weeks of treatment and TLC, Leo defied expectations and made a complete recovery. He has now become one of the first entrants for the PDSA’s Pet Survivor Awards, which champion animals that survive serious injury or illness against the odds.

The awards are open to any pet treated by a vet in the UK for a life-threatening illness or injury between 1 January 2017 and 31 August 2018.

PDSA Vet Olivia Anderson-Nathan said: “Every day, dedicated vet teams save lives and help get our beloved pets back on their paws after serious injury and illness. The PDSA Pet Survivor Awards recognise those extraordinary stories which capture a pet’s fighting spirit, their owner’s dedication and the expertise and skills of the vets and vet nurses involved.

“We welcome entries about death-defying stories of bravery and determination, to recognise the important place our pets have in our lives.”

Pet owners wishing to nominate their pet can do so at www.pdsa.org.uk/petsurvivor

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Equine Disease Surveillance report released for Q4 2025

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 The latest Equine Disease Surveillance report has been released, with details on equine disease from Q4 of 2025.

The report, produced by Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance, includes advice on rule changes for equine influenza vaccination.

Statistics and maps detail recent outbreaks of equine herpes virus, equine influenza, equine strangles and equine grass sickness. A series of laboratory reports provides data on virology, bacteriology, parasitology and toxicosis.

This issue also features a case study of orthoflavivus-associated neurological disease in a horse in the UK. 

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BSAVA announces 12th Edition of the Small Animal Formulary

The BSAVA has published an updated edition of its Small Animal Formulary, which includes new drug monographs and emergency drug doses for rabbits, rodents, birds and reptiles.

One of BSAVA's most trusted and widely used clinical resources, this 12th edition of the manual also includes seven new client information leaflets and information on drugs used for the management of urinary incontinence.

Part A of the Formulary, Canine and Feline, sees Fergus Allerton return as Editor-in-Chief, while Part B: Exotic Pets was edited by Joanna Hedley. For more information, visit the BSAVA website.