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Arthritis day for dogs and cats
Event hosted at University of Bristol

Raising awareness of arthritis in dogs and cats will be the focus of a free event hosted by the University of Bristol this month.

The talk, called "Arthritis awareness', is being organised by the small animal practice at the university's School of Veterinary Sciences, and will take place at 7:00pm on August 21st 2012.

Dr Jo Murrell and Gwen Covey-Crump from the university's vet school will be giving the talk. They commented: "A balanced diet and weight control are vital in the management of arthritis in pets. In many cases, regular exercise is also important."

The talk will cover details of treatments available, such as acupuncture, join supplement, mobility clinics, medication and physiotherapy.

To book a place, call the practice on 01934 852422

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Annual submission deadline small pet animal exemptions

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 Companies marketing medicines for small pets exempt from authorisation must submit their annual return to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) by 30 November 2026.

Submitting this annual return ensures continued compliance with regulatory requirements for products marketed without a full Marketing Authorisation. The exemption specifically applies to products intended for animals, cage birds, terrarium animals, small rodents, ferrets and rabbits.

For further details and submission guidelines, visit the gov.uk website.  

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