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Battersea dogs practice dribbling skills
Image: Spud, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Reading FC have donated footballs to dogs

The four-legged residents at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home have a new hobby thanks to Reading FC.

The premier league club have donated two sacks of footballs, to keep the Battersea dogs entertained while they wait for a new home. The club also donated funds for canine toys and treats.

"It's always good to see our old equipment put to good use and it's great that the dogs can benefit from our used footballs," said Selby Armstrong, Reading FC Kit Manager.

One resident making full use of the donation is eight month old American bull dog, Spud. Ready to be rehomed, Spud had a great time testing out the balls at the Priest Hill Centre!

Kaye Mughal, manager of Battersea's Old Windsor Centre, said: "We are so grateful to Reading FC for the wonderful donation and these balls never fail to give our dogs lots of entertainment and exercise.

"We do as much as we can to keep the dog's lives as exciting as possible while they are waiting to find their perfect home, and donations like this are incredibly important to keep the dogs active and happy."

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Webinar to explore AMR in vet dentistry

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 The WSAVA has invited veterinary professionals to a webinar on responsible antibiotic usage in dentistry.

On 19 November 2025, at 1am, Dr J Scott Weese and Dr Brooke Niemiec will share the latest advice for antimicrobial use. They will present research on oral bacterology, and explain how attendees can choose appropriate antibiotics.

The session will cover pre-, intra- and post-operative guidelines, with recommendations for various pathologies.

The webinar is designed to support veterinary professionals to make informed decisions and tackle antimicrobial resistance.

Attendees can register here

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Dechra launches checklist for veterinary sustainability

Global animal health specialist Dechra has announced the world's first Veterinary Green Theatre Checklist (VGTC) to help make surgery more sustainable.

Endorsed by leading veterinary organisations, including the BEVA, BVNA and RCVS Knowledge, the checklist is designed to reduce the environmental footprint of veterinary care, while supporting better animal health outcomes.

The checklist was launched at the World Congress of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia in Paris and will be followed by an internal training and awareness campaign. For more information, visit dechra.com