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Kennel Club award £4000 to charity
All Dogs Matter save Staffie thanks to grant

Thanks to a recent £4000 grant from the Kennel Club, charity All Dogs Matter were able to rescue a Staffordshire bull terrier destined for euthanasia at a council pound.

Suffering from mange, the two-year-old Staffie, Bella, had reached the end of the statutory seven-day period at the council pound and was due to be euthanised.

Based in East Finchley, North London, All Dogs Matter took Bella on just in time, and she is now in a foster home receiving treatment.

Ira Moss from the charity commented: "We get so many abandoned Staffies, and thanks to the grant from the Kennel Club Charitable Trust we were able to save Bella, offer her a space in emergency kennelling and start immediate treatment on her skin condition."

Since it was established in 1987 the Trust has awarded £6.5 million to a range of charities and organisations across three distinct areas. The Trust provides financial support to dogs needing help or rescue, research into dog health problems, and training dogs to help people.

Commenting on the grant to All Dogs Matter, Chairman of the Trust Mike Townsend said: "Thanks to All Dogs Matter [Bella] was saved from being euthanised and her skin condition is improving by the day. We hope the money we have donated ensures the great work of this charity continues."

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Vets launch new podcast for pet owners

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 Two independent vets have launched a podcast to help owners strengthen their bond with pets. Dr Maggie Roberts and Dr Vanessa Howie, who have worked in both veterinary practice and major charities, are keen to use their experience to enable people to give pets a better life.

The venture, called Vets Talking Pets, provides advice and information on a range of topics, including how to select a suitable pet, where to obtain them and how to get the best out of your vet. Maggie and Vanessa will also discuss sensitive subjects, including end-of-life care, raw food diets and the cost of veterinary care.

The podcast can be found on all the usual podcast sites, including Podbean, Apple, Amazon Music and YouTube. 

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BSAVA announces 12th Edition of the Small Animal Formulary

The BSAVA has published an updated edition of its Small Animal Formulary, which includes new drug monographs and emergency drug doses for rabbits, rodents, birds and reptiles.

One of BSAVA's most trusted and widely used clinical resources, this 12th edition of the manual also includes seven new client information leaflets and information on drugs used for the management of urinary incontinence.

Part A of the Formulary, Canine and Feline, sees Fergus Allerton return as Editor-in-Chief, while Part B: Exotic Pets was edited by Joanna Hedley. For more information, visit the BSAVA website.