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Doggy Oscars
Is your dog worthy of an oscar?
Hot on the tail of the recent awards season, Dogs Trust is looking for nominations for this year’s ‘Doggy Oscars’. And a new special category – Celebrity Canine – has been introduced to add extra star quality to the proceedings.

Dogs Trust is calling for soap addicts, celeb spotters and super fans to nominate their favourite famous canines. From four-legged stars of the small screen to pampered popstars’ pooches, any dog in the public eye is eligible for the Celebrity Canine award.

Nominations so far include:
  • Paul O’Grady’s Shih Tzu Olga and Cross Breed Louie
  • Kelly Brook’s Pug Rocky
  • Graham Norton’s Labradoodle Bailey and Cross Breed Madge
  • John Barrowman’s Spaniels Charlie and Harris and Jack Russell Captain Jack
  • Cheryl Cole’s Chihuahua Buster
  • Buddy the Terrier Cross from Doc Martin
  • Lily Allen’s Cross Breed Maggie May
  • Jamie & Louise Rednapp’s Bull Dogs – Winston and Bella
  • Kate Middleton’s Cocker Spaniel Otto
  • Coronation Street’s Schmeichel the Great Dane Cross
The Dogs Trust Honours also recognise ordinary dogs that go the extra mile for their owner and heroic hounds that perform amazing acts of bravery. The public are invited to nominate dog in these award categories too:
  • The Sun Hero Dog – the award for acts of ‘barksome’ bravery
  • Golden Oldie – the award for any special dog over seven years old
  • Dogged Devotion – the award for dogs who provide emotional support
  • Dog Star in the Making – the award for talented pet dogs
Award winners and their owners will be invited to attend the glamorous Dogs Trust Honours ceremony in West London on 3rd June 2010, where they will mingle with VIP dog lovers and their pets.

Clarissa Baldwin, Dogs Trust Chief Executive, explains: “Any celebrity worth their Jimmy Choos has a canine companion to share the limelight with and dogs have been playing major parts on TV for many years. It seems only right to see who the Great British Public thinks is top dog. Our awards celebrate the very special things which dogs give us, and I don’t just mean the chewed slippers. Let’s rejoice in all things canine and give our four-legged friends the recognition they deserve.”

To nominate your favourite Celebrity Canine visit www.dogstrusthonours.co.uk or email awards@dogstrust.org.uk .

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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.'