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Free cat care guides for Ukrainian refugees
We hope the leaflets will be a valuable resource for those settling in the UK" - Alison Richards, Cats Protection.
Cats Protection teams up with Bruce Fogle MBE.

Cats Protection has announced a free series of essential cat care guides for Ukrainian refugees.

The guides have been produced in collaboration with veterinary surgeon and bestselling author Bruce Fogle MBE and can be downloaded from the Cats Protection website. Available in English and Ukrainian, they include:

  • caring for your indoor cat
  • cat behaviour problems
  • introducing cats to others.
Dr Fogle commented: "When I first met Ukrainian families who had travelled to the UK, I was impressed by what these good people were doing to keep their pets safe. They had travelled by bus and train, through five to nine different counties, with a cat carrier in one hand and a suitcase with cat food and a litter tray in the other. I am just as impressed by the British families I’ve met who are giving sanctuary to their unexpected guests and their pets.

He added: “Cats Protection has been brilliant. Within a day of asking them for help, information in Ukrainian and English on caring for cats stressed by travel, quarantine, new people and new homes, was promised and work was underway. We felt providing a dual translation of the materials was the best way for us to a) help host families understand caring for new cat guests and b) to welcome refugee families by saying we understand what you’re going through, and we’re here to make you feel welcomed and safe.”

Cats Protection hopes the leaflets will be a valuable resource for those settling in the UK, and that all UK vets working with Ukrainian families will also be able to access a copy of the leaflets to share.

Alison Richards, Cats Protection’s head of clinical services, said: “Just like their owners, these cats have been through an unimaginable and horrifying experience. Their whole lives have been uprooted and they now find themselves thousands of miles from home in an unfamiliar setting. Cats are very sensitive animals, and they can find it very hard to adjust to sudden changes.

“We wanted to provide guidance to help reduce any stress that these cats may encounter, such as new environments, family members, pets and changes in their access to outside. We hope the leaflets will be a valuable resource for those settling in the UK and we offer an open door to anyone who needs additional guidance or advice.”

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Applications open for MMI research grants

News Story 1
 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.