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Survey launched into length of cat-life
UK vets and VNs asked to take part in study

A Swedish study that has shown that the length of cats' lives is increasing has sparked off a similar study in the UK, and organisers are urging vets, vet nurses, breeders and cat owners to take part in a survey to determine whether the trend is reflected in UK cats.

The Swedish study demonstrated that cat longevity increased significantly over seven years - with approximately 66% of cats surviving to 10 years old between 1999-2000, rising to nearly 90% in 2005-2006.

Urinary problems, trauma, neoplasia, infection and cardiovascular problems were the five most common causes of death, and it has been suggested that the rise in longevity is linked to a greater willingness to keep pet cats longer and increasing levels of veterinary care.

In 2012, the study is to be brought up to date, and this time UK feedback is sought to establish whether the trend applies equally to cats living in Britain.

All vets, vet nurses, cats owners and breeders and encouraged to take part in the short online questionnaire, with results due to be published in the summer.


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Birmingham Dogs Home makes urgent appeal

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 Birmingham Dogs Home has issued an urgent winter appeal as it faces more challenges over the Christmas period.

The rescue centre has seen a dramatic increase in dogs coming into its care, and is currently caring for over 200 dogs. With rising costs and dropping temperatures, the charity is calling for urgent support.

It costs the charity £6,000 per day to continue its work.

Fi Harrison, head of fundraising and communications, said: "It's heart-breaking for our team to see the conditions some dogs arrive in. We really are their last chance and hope of survival."

More information about the appeal can be found here. 

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Avian flu confirmed at premises in Cornwall

A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been detected in commercial poultry at a premises near Rosudgeon, Cornwall.

All poultry on the infected site will be humanely culled, and a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been put in place. Poultry and other captive birds in the 3km protection zone must be housed.

The case is the second avian flu case confirmed in commercial poultry this month. The H5N5 strain was detected in a premises near Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, in early November. Before then, the disease had not been confirmed in captive birds in England since February.

The UK chief veterinary officer has urged bird keepers to remain alert and practise robust biosecurity.

A map of the disease control zones can be found here.