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Work is a walk in the park with pets
Fish4Dogs office dogs
Pets take the stress out of a long day

In the run-up to "Take your Dog to Work Day" in June, a survey of UK workers found that spending time with pets is the most popular way to de-stress after a long day.

Carried out by pet food company Fish4Dogs, the survey of 800 people found that 90 per cent would rather curl up on the sofa with a pet after a bad day at the office than drink a glass of wine.

Having a pet in the workplace was also the number one choice for reducing stress, over stress balls and herbal teas.

According to Fish4Dogs, pets could be good for business too, as 75 per cent of people said they would prefer to do business with pet-friendly companies.

However, despite the benefits of pets in the workplace, very few people enjoy the company of a furry friend at work.

The staff at Fish4Dogs are among the lucky few to be accompanied by a four-legged team all year round.

Chief executive Graham Smith says: "Fish4Dogs HQ just wouldn’t be the same without Amber, Barney, Dylan, Gabriel, Sam and Toby on hand to keep our stress levels down and sniff out tasty new product ideas.

"Our research reinforces how influential our pets can be on our day."

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.