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The secret life of cats

Broadcast of live study reveals insight
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Chatter box The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) is running a two-day CPD workshop on clinical governance for vets and practice managers. The session will be held at Oakham Veterinary Hospital in Rutland on July 18 and 19 2013, and will be followed by downtime water sports on the nearby Rutland Water. The first day of the session will draw on experiences from the clinical audit support centre and RCVS practice standards scheme, while the second day will focus on the practicalities of the audit. Click here to find out more. Chatter box

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Attachment between children and pets

Study suggests pets are significant in child development
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Dog owners with pet passports wanted
Dog owners with pet passports wanted

Survey collects pet travel information for study
Survey into emergency plans
Survey into emergency plans

 Planning for pet care during unexpected absence
Rabies case reported in Spain
Rabies case reported in Spain

 Authorities activate contingency plan
Welsh draft regulations cause concern
Welsh draft regulations cause concern

 Proposals would pressure local authorities, says KC
Dog awarded for bravery
Dog awarded for bravery

PDSA Gold Medal for explosives search dog
New breeding laws for Wales
New breeding laws for Wales

Welsh government tackles puppy farming
Sharing common disease-fighting goals
Sharing common disease-fighting goals

 PupAid event backed by @parvoalert
Peak in unwanted cats
Peak in unwanted cats

Battersea reports record number of cats
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Reading to dogs transformed life of boy with dyslexia

A Dogs Helping Kids scheme in North Devon, which aims to help children learn to read by practising aloud with dogs, has transformed the life of a boy with dyslexia. Aged nine, Finn Swanson was diagnosed as having dyslexic traits last year, and was a reluctant reader, which was impacting on his progress and confidence.

However, since he began reading to Dexter, a shih tzu/poodle cross, and Kym, a cavalier King Charles/poodle cross, Finn's teachers have seen a transformation in him. Special educational needs co-ordinator, Naomi Jeffries, says: "He's a completely different child."
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