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Monty Don to design dog-friendly garden
“This is an irresistible opportunity to join with the RHS and Radio 2 to share my love of gardens and dogs at the world’s greatest horticultural event” – Monty Don.
The garden will be displayed at the Chelsea Flower Show.

Next year’s Chelsea Flower Show is set to feature a dog-friendly garden designed by BBC Gardeners’ World presenter Monty Don.

Mr Don’s dogs, including the golden retrievers Nigel, Nell, and Ned, have been a regular feature of Gardeners’ World episodes from his garden at Longmeadow.

Although he has previously presented television coverage of the show, it will be the first time Mr Don has designed a garden for the annual event organised by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS).

The garden will be created in collaboration with gardener and RHS ambassador Jamie Butterworth and BBC Radio 2. DJ Jo Whiley will be creating a doggy playlist with the help of listeners to play in the garden’s summer house.

The design of The RHS and Radio 2 Dog Garden will showcase how to create a garden for sharing with canine companions, including a lawn for playing and rolling. It will also feature an area that highlights some plants to avoid.

Mr Don said: “This is an irresistible opportunity to join with the RHS and Radio 2 to share my love of gardens and dogs at the world’s greatest horticultural event.

“Along with the superb team headed by Jamie Butterworth we shall be making a garden that is inspired by Longmeadow and my own dogs but above all a celebration of the way that so many of us share our gardens with our canine companions.”

Clare Matterson, RHS director general, added: “It’s exciting to be working with Radio 2 and Monty Don to create a garden that celebrates the connection between two of the UK’s greatest loves – dogs and gardens.”

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show will run from 20-24 May 2025.

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VMD responds to Solensia injection concerns

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 The VMD has added anaphylaxis to the SPC of Solensia 7 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Cats.

It says that this is a rare side effect, with such adverse events affecting fewer than three animals for every 1000 doses of Solensia sold.

Solensia is used to alleviate osteoarthritis pain in cats. It contains the active ingredient frunevetmab.

Anaphylaxis joins effects such as alopecia, dermatitis, pruritus on the list of adverse effects.

The VMD says that is constantly reviewing adverse event data for all medicines. 

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Applications open for RCVS Fellowship

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has opened applications for veterinary surgeons to join the RCVS Fellowship.

The RCVS Fellowship is a learned society which works to advance veterinary standards and promote scientific excellence.

Veterinary surgeons can enter the RCVS Fellowship through three routes, each with different criteria. This enables people with a range of expertise and experience to join the society.

The routes are: Meritorious Contributions to Clinical Practice, Meritorious Contributions to Knowledge and Meritorious Contributions to the Profession.

Applicants must share a summary of their contributions to the profession, including examples of significant works produced throughout their career. The application will then be assessed by a panel of judges against a set of criteria.

Veterinary surgeons have until 4pm on Friday, 14 March to submit applications. More information, including requirements and guidance can be found here.