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National Pet Month getting closer
Veterinary surgeries urged to sign up

The annual National Pet Month campaign to promote pet welfare, the benefits of pet ownership and public awareness of animal care specialists is getting closer. This year's National Pet Month will run from 7th April to 7th May, and the theme will be “Your pets and you: a winning team”.

National Pet Month is a registered charity that brings together animal welfare charities, pet businesses, professional bodies, youth groups, schools and pet lovers with the goal of improving pet welfare. The charities' trustees are the Pet Care Trust (PCT), Pet Food Manufacturers' Association (PFMA) and the National Office of Animal Health (NOAH).

Veterinary surgeries are being asked to sign up to this year's National Pet Month to help promote the message of improving pet welfare and health. Practices are expected to set up their own events or encourage clients to enter competitions.

Commenting, Chairman of National Pet Month Phil Sketchley said “Keep in touch with what’s on in your area by looking on our website. We are also planning some great competitions too. National Pet Month is an opportunity for us all to learn more about responsible pet care so we can enjoy our pets and make a winning team for many years to come.”

For details of how to join and become a supporter, see the National Pet Month website.

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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