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Puppy takes first steps after physio
Image: Dogs Trust. Wonky after physiotherapy
Abandoned "Wonky" able to walk for the first time

An abandoned puppy nicknamed "Wonky" has been able to take her first steps after receiving physiotherapy for two weeks.

11-week-old Wonky, now renamed Juliet, was taken from her mother as a very young pup and abandoned on the streets. Her front leg tendons failed to develop, which was worsened by poor diet and separation from her mother.

Manager of the Leeds Dogs Trust, Amanda Sands said: "We think she was removed from her mother then abandoned. Because she's gone without the nutrition of her mother's milk her front legs haven't developed.

"She has an extreme case of knuckling - where the front tendons contract, the front paws bend inwards and she balances on the knuckle joints."

Juliet was only able to hobble on her bent front legs until she was given physiotherapy by the Dogs Trust, but now she has taken her first steps. Staff at the Leeds centre straighten Juliet's legs 30 times a day to strengthen her muscles. She still struggles to run but is able to do short walks.

Staff at the Trust say people from all over the world have offered to adopt Juliet.

Click here for the before and after footage of Juliet.

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Antibiotic Amnesty survey opens

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 The Responsible Use of Medicines Alliance - Companion Animal and Equine (RUMA - CA&E) has launched a survey which seeks to measure the success of this year's Antibiotic Amnesty campaign.

Its results will help the group to calculate how many unused or out-of-date antibiotics were returned as part of the campaign throughout November. Practices are also asked how they engaged with clients to raise awareness of the issue.

Participating practices can enter a prize draw to win up to 100 in vouchers for taking part. Further prizes from BSAVA and Webinar Vet will be available for practices with the best input.

The survey takes a few minutes to complete and will be running throughout December. It can be accessed via this link. 

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Bluetongue cases lead to restricted zone extension

Following the detection of new cases of bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3), the restricted zone has been extended to include additional parts of Hampshire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and North Yorkshire, as well as Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and part of Dorset.

The zone now covers 28 counties and unitary authorities in England. As of 16 December, 185 cases of BTV-3 have been confirmed in England and Wales during the current vector period.

Bluetongue is a notifiable disease. Suspected cases must be reported on 03000 200 301 in England or 03003 038 268 in Wales. In Scotland, suspected cases should be reported to the local field services office. Suspected cases in Northern Ireland should be reported to the DAERA Helpline on 0300 200 7840 or by contacting the local DAERA Direct Veterinary Office.

A map of the area where movement restrictions apply can be found here.