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What if pets had superpowers?

Survey reveals owners wish pets could chat to them

A recent survey conducted by the People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) has found that a third of owners wish their pet could talk.

The survey, conducted on the charity's social media sites, asked UK owners what superpower they wish their pet had.

While the majority would like their pet to be able to chat with them about their day, one in eight owners wanted their pet to have the power to live forever with eternal health.

The third most popular answer was far more practical, with about one in 10 owners wishing their pet could pick up their own mess or clean out their litter tray.

Other answers included the power of bravery for an anxious rescue dog and the power to escape abuse and mistreatment.

Elaine Pendlebury, senior veterinary surgeon for the PDSA, said: "These answers clearly show how important pets are to people.

"While we don't have a magic wand to grant eternal health, there are plenty of simple things owners can do to help improve their pets' lives. A great place to start is by learning about the five animal welfare needs designed to keep pets healthy and happy."

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Practices urged to audit neutering data

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 RCVS Knowledge has called on vet practices to audit their post-operative neutering outcomes.

It follows the release of the 2024 NASAN benchmarking report, which collates data from neutering procedures performed on dogs, cats and rabbits.

The benchmarking report enables practices in the UK and Ireland to compare their post-operative outcomes to the national average. This includes the rate of patients lost to follow-up, which in 2024 increased to 23 per cent.

Anyone from the practice can submit the data using a free template. The deadline for next report is February 2026.

Visit the RCVS Knowledge website to complete an audit. 

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RCVS pays tribute to well-loved equine vet

The RCVS and the Riding Establishments Subcommittee has paid tribute to well-loved veterinary surgeon and riding establishment inspector, Rebecca Hamilton-Fletcher MRCVS.

Linda Belton MRCVS, RCVS President, said: "I, along with my colleagues on the RESC, RCVS Council, RCVS Standards Committee, as well as RCVS staff, was very saddened to hear of the sudden death of Rebecca, or Becca as we knew her, last week.

"She was a true advocate for equine welfare and in her many years on the RESC worked to continually improve the quality and consistency of riding establishment inspections, all in the interests of enhanced horse welfare and rider safety."