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Details revealed ahead of National Pet Month 2023
"We want pet owners to know there is help available" – Nicole Paley.
April campaign to focus on responsible care on a budget.

The theme for this year's National Pet Month (NPM) campaign is supporting pet owners feeling the pinch, as the cost of living crisis continues.

Taking place from 1 April to 1 May, the campaign will provide practical support for pet owners and carers, sharing tips on how to meet animals' welfare needs, while being responsibly in budget.

Over the course of the month, NPM will broadcast live sessions for pet owners and carers, covering topics such as pet nutrition, the importance of regular health checks, vaccinations, dental health and cleaning up after pets, led by pet and veterinary professionals.

Nicole Paley, from NPM, commented: “Post pandemic, it's a challenging time for many caring for animals, so it's important that now, more than ever, National Pet Month offers good, practical support and advice pet owners.”

Other topics that will be considered over NPM include puppy and kitten training, creating a dog friendly office, looking out for changes in pet behaviour, the benefits of taking on an older rescue animal and being a sustainable pet owner, with much more in the works. 

Nicole continued: “Although we recognise a pet is part of our family, some owners have had to make the hardest of decisions to give up a pet for adoption with many pets finding themselves back at rescue or suffering from separation issues as people have gone back to the office.

“With this in mind, we want pet owners to know there is help available and encourage them to seek support from pet organisations before taking this difficult step.

“Sometimes just one conversation with a vet or pet professional can make a positive difference for you and your animal companion. There's a lot of advice out there; no-one needs to feel on their own.

“By joining National Pet Month 2023 we can all work together to care for our pets responsibly.”

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Webinar to explore AMR in vet dentistry

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 The WSAVA has invited veterinary professionals to a webinar on responsible antibiotic usage in dentistry.

On 19 November 2025, at 1am, Dr J Scott Weese and Dr Brooke Niemiec will share the latest advice for antimicrobial use. They will present research on oral bacterology, and explain how attendees can choose appropriate antibiotics.

The session will cover pre-, intra- and post-operative guidelines, with recommendations for various pathologies.

The webinar is designed to support veterinary professionals to make informed decisions and tackle antimicrobial resistance.

Attendees can register here. 

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Dechra launches checklist for veterinary sustainability

Global animal health specialist Dechra has announced the world's first Veterinary Green Theatre Checklist (VGTC) to help make surgery more sustainable.

Endorsed by leading veterinary organisations, including the BEVA, BVNA and RCVS Knowledge, the checklist is designed to reduce the environmental footprint of veterinary care, while supporting better animal health outcomes.

The checklist was launched at the World Congress of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia in Paris and will be followed by an internal training and awareness campaign. For more information, visit dechra.com