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Paddling Paws to Raise Money
Six swimming dogs are taking part in a 12 -hour sponsored swimathon in aid of the Animal Health Trust (AHT).

Joined by members of the AHT’s small animal Hydrotherapy unit, the 12-strong swimming team are hoping to raise £5,000 towards a water treadmill.
 
The treadmill will enable the AHT’s Hydrotherapy unit to treat many more dogs and cats. It will not only help to lessen pain and stiffness, it will also enable the unit to treat a wider range of painful conditions.
 
Jo Handley-Howard, Head of Hydrotherapy at the AHT, said: “10 minutes swimming in the pool is the equivalent of 40 minutes exercise on land so this is quite an undertaking - not just for the dogs, but for us humans too!!
 
“We swim all types of dogs in our hydrotherapy pool - from Jack Russells to Great Danes and St Bernards. Many of these have been referred to us in their golden years suffering with arthritis and muscle wastage. A new water treadmill will complement the existing pool and mean we can help many more dogs to be pain-free.”
 
The dynamic doggy-paddlers will be undertaking the challenge on Monday 21 June 2010 and are looking for sponsors to support them.
 
You can find out more about the AHT’s swimming dogs: Alfie, Bailey, Molly, Skye, Julie, Barley, their human counterparts and how to sponsor the team by clicking here. 

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Applications open for MMI research grants

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 RCVS' Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) has launched round two of its veterinary mental health research grants.

Researchers have until 11.59pm on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 to apply for a grant for research which reflects MMI's 2025 focus areas.

Only one Impact Grant was awarded last year, and so this year there are two Discovery Grants and one Impact Grants available. Each Discovery Grant is worth £5,000 and the Impact Grant is worth £15,000.

For more information or to apply, email researchgrants@rcvs.org.uk to contact the MMI team.

 

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News Shorts
BBC Radio 4 documentary addresses corporate fees

BBC Radio 4's File on 4 Investigates has released a documentary exploring how corporate-owned veterinary practices may be inflating bills to increase profit.

Released on 15 April, 'What's Happening To Your Vet Bills?' revealed the policies which many corporate groups have in place to increase their profits. This included targets and upgrades which veterinary teams are tasked with meeting on a regular basis.

It also features Anrich Vets, an independently-owned practice based in Wigan. Following the case of Staffordshire terrier Benjy, who is diagnosed with a tumour, the documentary shares how the team were able to offer contextualised care and advice to make the procedure as affordable as possible for his owners.

The documentary can be heard on demand on BBC iPlayer.