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New guidance to help owners ease their pets out of lockdown
"We hope that this information will help vets to support their clients and their pets when faced with potential challenges as we transition out of lockdown" - Dr Hannah Donovan, BVBA.

BSAVA and BVBA produce Q&A sheet to support veterinary professionals.

New guidance to help veterinary professionals support pet owners navigate the challenges posed by the easing of lockdown have been published by the BSAVA in collaboration with the BVBA.

The guidance, which comes in the form of a Q&A sheet, comes amid concerns from behaviourists and animal welfare organisations that there may be a rise in behavioural issues as life gets back to normal.

Written for vets to pass on to their clients, the guidance explains some of the key behavioural concerns and how they can be prevented and managed. Topics include separation-related issues, animals becoming anxious as the world around them becomes busier and noisier, and puppies lacking appropriate skills when greeting animals from other households.

“We hope that this information will help vets to support their clients and their pets when faced with potential challenges as we transition out of lockdown,” said Dr Hannah Donovan, vet, clinical animal behaviourist and social media officer at the BVBA.

BSAVA president Professor Ian Ramsey added: “This guidance has been developed in collaboration with the BVBA with the intention of supporting vets in practice in an ever-changing environment. It sits alongside other practical BSAVA resources vets can share with pet owners, such as Vaccination Guidance and Neutering Guidance, and follows the BSAVA’s core ethos – ‘By the profession for the profession.”

The BSAVA has also created a collection of resources for veterinary professionals relating to the prevention, management and treatment of behavioural issues in cats of dogs. These resources are freely available in the BSAVA Library until the end of July.

The collection includes chapters from the BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Behavioural Medicine. For those wishing to buy the full manual, there is a £10 discount on both the print and online editions throughout July (using code BEHAV10 on checkout). 

Image (C) Hannah Donovan.

 

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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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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.