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London Pet Show wows crowds
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Dog dancing, rabbit showjumping and duck herding prove popular

This year's London Pet Show, which was held in Earls Court Two over May 12th and 13th, has delighted the nation's animal lovers and pet owners with a combination of entertainment and education on the spectacular variety of animals present. The event, which returned for a highly anticipated second year, was obliged to move the the larger Earls Court venue to meet the popular demand for larger displays and a greater number of animals on show.

The Show was divided into four zones, which were devoted to cats, dogs, aquatics and exotics, and the reliably crowd-pleasing small furries. The general public was able to see a wide array of different species and breeds, chat with owners and experts, and enjoy presentations and demonstrations on the care of the animals in question. The Show also welcomed more unconventional animals including miniature ponies, armadillos, meerkats, pygmy hedgehogs and micro pigs.

The opening ceremony saw celebrity dog dancers Donelda Guy, Jackie Prescott and Mary Ray put on a display for the crowds with their remarkably talented pets, and the crowds were also treated to entertaining animal action displays which included dancing dogs, rabbit showjumping and duck herding border collies throughout the weekend. It is anticipated that such entertaining displays and the well-regarded educational elements of the event will fuel demand for a third London Pet Show next year.

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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