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Comedy pet photo awards shortlist revealed
The public can vote for their favourite of the 30 images.

The shortlist for this year’s Comedy Pet Photograph Awards has been revealed. The 30 images range from a ‘flying’ poodle and two cats having a ‘secret talk’, to a hamster enjoying the sunshine and a donkey having a big yawn.

The overall winner will be selected by a judging panel that includes TV presenter Kate Humble, veterinary surgeon Emma Milne, and professional photographer Gerrard Gethings, his son Jarvis, and Barry the border terrier.

The public are also be able to vote for their favourite of the shortlisted photographs in the People’s Choice Category. Voting opened on 10 May and closes on 2 June.

Here's a selection of the shortlisted images. Click here to see the full shortlist and vote for your favourite.

(Image © Vera Faupel/Comedy Pets)

(Image © Sylvia Michel/Comedy Pets)

(Image © Atsuyuki Ohshima/Comedy Pet)


(Image © Luiza Ribeiro/Comedy Pet)

(Image © Silvia Jiang/Comedy Pet)

(Image © Julia Smith/Comedy Pet)

(Image © Debby Thomas/Comedy Pet)

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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