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PDSA invites views of vets and nurses
Charity calls for opinions on pet welfare for report

 The PDSA is inviting all those working in the veterinary profession to share their thoughts on the issues facing UK pets, and their views on how to make improvements.

The survey forms part of the PDSA Animal Well-being (PAW) report, and is aimed at helping the charity monitor changes in owner behaviour, and gather opinions from the profession in order to inform future planning.

Issues covered in the survey include online pet sales, pet obesity and children and pets. Last year, 500 vets and vet nurses shared their views, and this year the charity has opened up the survey to the veterinary profession as a whole.

"The views of the profession are vital in building a full picture of the state of our pet nation," said Nicola Martin, head of pet health and welfare at PDSA.

"The more responses we get, the better idea we will have of the issues that really concern you the most. Tell us what you think, and how you want to improve pet wellbeing."

This year's survey can be found on the charity's website, and on average takes 15 minutes to complete. Click here to complete the survey.

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Birmingham Dogs Home makes urgent appeal

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 Birmingham Dogs Home has issued an urgent winter appeal as it faces more challenges over the Christmas period.

The rescue centre has seen a dramatic increase in dogs coming into its care, and is currently caring for over 200 dogs. With rising costs and dropping temperatures, the charity is calling for urgent support.

It costs the charity £6,000 per day to continue its work.

Fi Harrison, head of fundraising and communications, said: "It's heart-breaking for our team to see the conditions some dogs arrive in. We really are their last chance and hope of survival."

More information about the appeal can be found here. 

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Avian flu confirmed at premises in Cornwall

A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been detected in commercial poultry at a premises near Rosudgeon, Cornwall.

All poultry on the infected site will be humanely culled, and a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been put in place. Poultry and other captive birds in the 3km protection zone must be housed.

The case is the second avian flu case confirmed in commercial poultry this month. The H5N5 strain was detected in a premises near Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, in early November. Before then, the disease had not been confirmed in captive birds in England since February.

The UK chief veterinary officer has urged bird keepers to remain alert and practise robust biosecurity.

A map of the disease control zones can be found here.