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Battersea launches first ever tea party
Cheska Hull and Evie
Made in Chelsea's Cheska Hull threw a tea party for her Battersea dog Evie.

Animal lovers urged to pick a side and party like a dog or cat for charity

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home is launching its first ever tea party this month and is inviting pet owners everywhere to combine their passion for animals with their love of cakes and raise money for the charity.  

The tea parties will take place around the country on Friday, October 24 and the money raised from cake sales and donations will go towards helping thousands of dogs and cats and dogs who arrive into Battersea's care every year.

Earlier this month, Made in Chelsea's Cheska Hull threw a tea party for her Battersea dog Evie - a Pomeranian she rescued in 2012.

Speaking about her support for the charity, Cheska said: "I'm forever grateful to Battersea for giving me Evie. I can't imagine life without her. There are so many dogs and cats that need a loving home and I am thrilled to host a Tea Party in support of Battersea's animals. The tea parties are not only a fun way to get your friends together, they will also make a real difference to the dogs and cats awaiting new homes."

Battersea is giving it's animal loving hosts the option to party like their pet with two tea party themes:  Dog lovers can feast on the 'Ruff 'n' ready' tea party, while cat lovers can choose the more refined 'Purr-fect' tea party.

To register for a free party pack, visit http://www.battersea.org.uk/teaparty 

Image (C) Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

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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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New form for online veterinary medicines retailers

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has produced a new online form for retailers wishing to sell veterinary medicines on the internet.

The form replace the previous Word version and is part of the VMD's ongoing commitment to digitise its processes. Anyone retailing prescription medicines online, including POM-V, POM-VPS and NFA-VPS categories, is lawfully required to register with the VMD before trading.

The change only applies to new applicants. Retailers already listed on the VMD's Register of Online Retailers or registered under the Accredited Internet Retailer Scheme (AIRS) do not need to do anything.