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Rescue Cat Awards
Could your cat win an award?
Cats Protection is asking veterinary practices across the UK to help promote its Rescue Cat Awards.

Promotional material has been send to veterinary practices across the country in the hope to publicise the event.

The Awards aim to honour the heroism and bravery of a variety of cats. There are four catergories that cats can be entered into:

  • Hero Cat – for cats that have done something heroic and helped in moments of need.
  • Ultimate Survivor – for cats that survived against all odds
  • Best Friends – for cats that have helped a friend in need
  • Most Incredible Story – for those cats whose stories are truly jaw-dropping

A special Lifetime Achievement award will also be presented.

Entry is free and the deadline for submission is the 27th May.  

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Annual submission deadline small pet animal exemptions

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 Companies marketing medicines for small pets exempt from authorisation must submit their annual return to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) by 30 November 2026.

Submitting this annual return ensures continued compliance with regulatory requirements for products marketed without a full Marketing Authorisation. The exemption specifically applies to products intended for animals, cage birds, terrarium animals, small rodents, ferrets and rabbits.

For further details and submission guidelines, visit the gov.uk website.  

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BVA urges 'continued vigilance' over bluetongue

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has urged vigilance following a concerning rise in Bluetongue (BTV) cases in sheep and cattle.

In a recent statement, the BVA noted that members are reporting more severe clinical signs and higher mortality rates than in previous years.

'We know that farm vets are working hard to support farmers and animals affected by this outbreak, during what is an extremely difficult time for all involved,' they stated. 'Continued vigilance to identify disease early is vital and vaccination remains the best way of protecting animals from this disease.'