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Survey launched on pedigree dog heart health
“The results will allow us to direct new research to areas that require further attention” – Charlotte McNamara.

The Kennel Club and the Veterinary Cardiology Society want to hear from owners. 

A survey has been launched to learn more about the types of heart disease affecting pedigree dog breeds and their prevalence.

Developed by The Kennel Club and the Veterinary Cardiology Society, the online survey is open to owners of any breed of dog.

Owners can compete one survey per dog, includings dogs that are living or have passed away. The dog does not need to have been affected by heart disease.

The information gathered through the survey will be used by researchers to better understand the need for heart testing across different breeds and to discover breed-specific nuances that could have an influence of the development of heart disease.

The results will also help researchers to decide on future areas of study. Such research plays an important role in the development of the The Kennel Club’s Breed Health and Conservation plans, which are based on thousands of research papers.

All personal information collected in the survey will remain confidential and the findings presented anonymously.

Charlotte McNamara, head of health at The Kennel Club, said: “We are asking dog owners to kindly spend a few minutes to complete the survey for all dogs owned, either now or in the past, even if they have never been affected by heart disease.

“The results will allow us to direct new research to areas that require further attention. We thank everyone for taking the time to contribute to this research and for help in improving canine heart health.”

The survey can be completed here.

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Birmingham Dogs Home makes urgent appeal

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 Birmingham Dogs Home has issued an urgent winter appeal as it faces more challenges over the Christmas period.

The rescue centre has seen a dramatic increase in dogs coming into its care, and is currently caring for over 200 dogs. With rising costs and dropping temperatures, the charity is calling for urgent support.

It costs the charity £6,000 per day to continue its work.

Fi Harrison, head of fundraising and communications, said: "It's heart-breaking for our team to see the conditions some dogs arrive in. We really are their last chance and hope of survival."

More information about the appeal can be found here. 

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Avian flu confirmed at premises in Cornwall

A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been detected in commercial poultry at a premises near Rosudgeon, Cornwall.

All poultry on the infected site will be humanely culled, and a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been put in place. Poultry and other captive birds in the 3km protection zone must be housed.

The case is the second avian flu case confirmed in commercial poultry this month. The H5N5 strain was detected in a premises near Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, in early November. Before then, the disease had not been confirmed in captive birds in England since February.

The UK chief veterinary officer has urged bird keepers to remain alert and practise robust biosecurity.

A map of the disease control zones can be found here.