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RSPCA to continue rescuing animals in Wales during ‘firebreak’ lockdown
RSPCA frontline rescuers and centre staff will continue their vital work, as they are classed as key workers.

Charity urges public to seek guidance on new restrictions

The RSPCA has confirmed that it will continue to answer emergency and cruelty calls made to its helpline during the upcoming ‘firebreak’ lockdown in Wales.

The new restrictions - which come into force today (Friday 23 October) – have led to the closure of the RSPCA animal centres in Newport and Bryn-Y-Maen in Upper Colwyn Bay for the duration of the lockdown. However, staff at these sites will continue to care for the animals based there and take in newly rescued animals.

Following discussions with the Welsh government, limited rehomings will still be taking place virtually, with pets being delivered to owners by the RSPCA.

All RSPCA charity shops in Wales will be closed along with other non-essential retail, and the RSPCA Merthyr Tydfil Veterinary Clinic will be providing emergency-only appointments to clients for the two-week period.

Further advice for animal owners during lockdown can be found on the Welsh government website.

RSPCA’s Chief executive, Chris Sherwood, said: “As we approach this ‘firebreak’ lockdown in Wales we want to reassure everyone that our dedicated team of frontline staff will continue to provide care for the most vulnerable animals in Wales and respond to calls to our cruelty line.

“We appreciate this is another unsettling time for animal owners and urge everyone to seek the advice and guidance ahead of these upcoming two weeks.

“I’d also urge anyone struggling with their pet to ask for help. Animals have been there to help us through the crisis - please don’t abandon them now.”

The charity is also urging local authorities to relax Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) in certain areas, to ensure that dog walkers have adequate space to exercise their pets in their local area and to reduce unnecessary travel.

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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.