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A rise in new 'it' dogs
Malamutes and Huskies are new 'status' dogs

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has reported a 40 per cent increase in the number of Alaskan Malamutes and Siberian Huskies being abandoned at its doors, leading to concern that these breeds are becoming the next must-have "status" dogs in inner city areas.

Huskies and Malamutes are known for their ability to ran vast distances, and it is believed that they are being bought by people with little understanding of their needs or welfare.

Already this year, the charity has taken in over 60 Huskies and Malamutes, and is urging would-be dog owners not to buy dogs on impulse and to choose a breed based not on looks, but what best suits their lifestyle.

Liz McWalter, Head of Intake at Battersea, said: "Huskies and Malamutes are very intelligent working breeds and need lots of space and exercise. Because they are working dogs, bred for a specific purpose, they have a very strong instinct to run. They should only be let off the lead in controlled environments and in cities like London this poses a serious dog control problem if they are in the wrong hands."

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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.