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Couples turn to cats
Cats are replacing children, a survey suggests

As modern couples are beginning to wait until later on in life to have children, it appears that cats are taking the place of babies in their owners' lives.

A survey carried out to celebrate the launch of new website, Cats vs Dogs, found that four in 10 cat owners treat their new feline friend like a baby.

Our affection doesn't stop there, however, as 74 per cent of those to take part in the survey admitted to trusting their cat more than their partner, best friend or family.

One in five owners said they would genuinely give their cat the kiss of life if necessary and 34 per cent even felt they had a "psychic connection" with their cat.

It appears that such devotion from the nation's cat owners could be leading to disgruntled partners, with a third of people saying their partner is jealous of their relationship with their cat.

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Two new roles on BEVA Nurse Committee

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 The BEVA has opened two new roles on its Nurse Committee.

There is one role available for a full member (for three years) and one role for a student member (until they qualify).

Members must attend all meetings, occurring four times a year. They will assist the committee in understanding the field, identifying issues and engaging with external parties.

More details can be found here. 

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BSAVA publishes Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice

The BSAVA has added a small animal nutrition advice booklet to its series of BSAVA guides.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice offers a resource for veterinary professionals to provide appropriate nutrition for animals. As well as maintaining the wellbeing of healthy pets, the guide explores how nutritional requirements change in times of illness and disease.

The guide is divided into five sections, which explore the importance of nutritional assessment; diet types; feeding at different life stages; feeding for specific situations; and feeding for specific diseases. Online resources are also in the BSAVA Library including client handouts and videos.

It is designed to be suitable for referencing, in-depth case planning and team training sessions.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice can be purchased online from the BSAVA store.