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Survey reveals lack of owner awareness on allergies
Fewer than one in three aware of common conditions

The results of the Pet Allergy Worldwide Survey (PAWS) have revealed that almost half of pet owners (44% of a sample of 1269) were unaware that pets can suffer from allergies. The sample were drawn from the US, the UK, Spain, Italy, Germany and France.

The PAWS survey also revealed that 51% of owners did not realise that pet allergies were more likely during human allergy season, a fact given particular significance by 46% of the sample suffered from allergies themselves. It was also found that 43% did not know how to determine if their pet was suffering from an allergy and less than a third were aware of common allergic skin diseases in cats and dogs.

Fortunately, the survey also found that 80% of owners wanted to learn more about the recognition and treatment of their pets' allergies. It is hoped that further education and increased awareness may lead to an improvement in the welfare and comfort of the nation's pets during allergy season. 

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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New form for online veterinary medicines retailers

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has produced a new online form for retailers wishing to sell veterinary medicines on the internet.

The form replace the previous Word version and is part of the VMD's ongoing commitment to digitise its processes. Anyone retailing prescription medicines online, including POM-V, POM-VPS and NFA-VPS categories, is lawfully required to register with the VMD before trading.

The change only applies to new applicants. Retailers already listed on the VMD's Register of Online Retailers or registered under the Accredited Internet Retailer Scheme (AIRS) do not need to do anything.