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ISFM publishes new Cat Friendly Guidelines
Guidelines cover approach, handling, and cat-friendly veterinary environments.

Collaboration with AAFP sees two new publications.

The International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) and the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) have jointly published two new Cat Friendly Guidelines for veterinary professionals worldwide.

Focussing on approach and handling techniques, and cat-friendly veterinary environments, the guidelines cover the journey to the practice, interactions with the veterinary team and the clinical environment, among other aspects of the feline veterinary experience.

Head of ISFM, Dr Nathalie Dowgray, discussed the guidelines: “We are extremely proud of our new Guidelines; they have been a lot of hard work with large amounts of literature to review and multiple time zones to work across, but the effort has been worth it. 

“We hope all veterinarians working with cats will take the time to read them and apply the concepts and ideas to their clinics and to how they personally interact with their feline patients.”

Key topics covered in the guidelines include educating cat owners of reduce stress when travelling to the veterinary practice, creating an experience that considerations the cat's natural behaviour and understanding how to identify the cat's emotional state.

Heather O'Steen, CEO of AAFP, added: “We’re excited to launch these Cat Friendly Guidelines to the veterinary community. 

“They will enhance feline welfare, caregiver loyalty and human safety, as well as create more positive veterinary visits for all! They will become the foundation for feline care and the veterinary experience.”

Free to read in the Journal of Feline Medicine (JFMS), the guidelines can be accessed here.

 

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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.