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Abandoned Gabriel found in a stable
Gabriel
Stray dog found by Battersea has a festive tale

A young stray dog found taking shelter in a stable just weeks before Christmas has been festively named Gabriel by staff at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.

The two-year-old Saluki was found by a member of the public earlier this December as he hid in a stable near Farnborough.

After being taken to the Battersea centre in Englefield Green, it was discovered Gabriel did not have a microchip and could not be traced to his former home.

Battersea's Old Windsor centre manager, Kaye Mughal, said: "It is a huge coincidence that Gabriel was found in a stable this close to Christmas, but we’re happy he has now been brought in from the cold, and there is definitely room for him in our inn.

"He is a healthy and happy boy who would suit a home with owners who have experience with the breed, and children over the age of 13 years old."

A special episode of Paul O'Grady for the Love of Dogs was aired on ITV1 at 5.15pm on Christmas Day, showing the journeys of Battersea dogs searching for new homes.

Image credit: Battersea Dogs and Cats Home

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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.