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Dog dietary requirements
Survey leads to canine health focus

Concerns have been raised after a survey found that 40 per cent on UK owners feed harmful food to their dogs.

The survey's report, Paws for Thought, showed that owners regularly feed their dogs chocolate, sausages and grapes, and 12 per cent of owners feed their dog leftovers.

Over 1000 dog owners completed the online survey by Pedigree, and of that number, only 12 per cent thought their pet had a weight problem, whereas national statistics show that 40 per cent of dogs are overweight.

To highlight the report's findings, Pedigree has launched an online health checker, reduced its recommended calorie intake for dogs by 15 per cent, and launched Wet Nose Week, in order to publicise dog's four universal needs - oral health, optimum digestion, healthy skin and a robust immune system.

Jo Gale, scientist at the Waltham Centre for Pet Nutrition, said: "It is not surprising so many owners give in to their dogs and feed them tidbits from their own plates, but it is really important to remember a dog's dietary needs are very different to those of a human."

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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.