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Wales road signs warn of hot car dangers for dogs
RSPCA public affairs and media manager Chris O'Brien with Jayne Bryant AM following the Welsh Government's announcement.

RSPCA Cymru and Jayne Bryant AM celebrate welcome move

Wales has become the first country in the United Kingdom to utilise Variable Message Signs on motorways to highlight the dangers of leaving dogs inside hot cars.

The move follows RSPCA Cymru and Welsh Assembly member Jayne Bryant raising the issue with Ken Skates, minister for economy and transport. In a letter to Ms Bryant, Mr Skates writes:

“My officials have confirmed that the message CEIR POETH YN LLADD CWN/DOGS DIE IN HOT CARS is now available to be used on the Variable Message Signs, and today is the first day we have issued this warning on the signs…the message will be continued to be shown during high temperatures at appropriate times.”

RSPCA Cymru said the result is “great news for dogs” and urges members of the public to call 999 if they see a dog in distress inside a warm vehicle.

“Now, during spells of warm weather, countless motorists will be warned about the dangers of leaving a dog in a hot car,” said Chris O’Brien, RSPCA public affairs and media manager. 

“This can be damaging and even fatal – and getting the message out to dog owners in this way will be so helpful in keeping many canine companions out of these very risky and dangerous situations.

“We want Wales to become a nation where dog owners never to leave their pet unattended in a parked or stationary vehicle.”

Jayne Bryant AM said: “I’m really pleased that the Welsh Government has listened to concerns raised by people across the county. Recent hot weather has reminded us of the dangers of leaving dogs in cars, even for a short period of time.

“Owners who do this often do it without thinking. Awareness raising measures are extremely important and a simple sign can make all the difference.”

 

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Vets to run marathon for World Animal Protection

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 Two recently graduated veterinary surgeons will be running the London Marathon in April to raise money for the charity World Animal Protection.

Alex Bartlett and Maeve O'Neill plan to run the race together if they are given the same start times.

Dr O'Neill said: "You're always limited in what you can do to help animals, so it is nice to raise money for a charity that helps animals around the world."

Dr Bartlett added: "I have never run a marathon before and am excited to run my first one for such a good cause!"

Both Dr Bartlett and Dr O'Neill have fundraising pages online. 

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BSAVA releases new Guide to Procedures

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has published a new edition of its Guide to Procedures for Small Animal Practice.

It has added four new procedures; cystostomy tube placement, endotracheal intubation, point-of-care ultrasound and wet-to-dry dressings.

BSAVA says that it is an essential step-by-step guide to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed in practice. The textbook includes new images and illustrations, as well as high-definition videos for use prior to procedures.

Nick Bexfield and Julia Riggs, editors of the new edition, said: "We have built upon the success of the previous editions by responding to the feedback received from the BSAVA readership, and hope this new guide helps to further increase the confidence and accuracy with which these procedures are performed."

Print copies are available in the BSAVA store, with a digital version in the BSAVA library.