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Thieving Theo strikes again
black cat close up
Last year Theo found fame when he stole neighbours' Christmas decorations. (file photo)
Suffolk's notorious cat burglar moves on to baby toys

Notorious cat criminal Theo has stopped stealing Christmas decorations and moved onto baby clothes and toys, his owner told BBC news.

The thieving feline made headlines last year when he crept into neighbours' houses and stole their Christmas decorations. This year, however, his owner Rachael Drouet says he has only managed to retrieve one.

Despite this, Theo has not left this thieving ways behind. Miss Drouet told the BBC he has taken to stealing baby clothes and toys, including a personalised bib which she put through her neighbour's letterbox, as she was too embarrassed to speak to them.

His most impressive theft this year was a large rubber dart, which his owner said was "quite big and not easy for him to carry around".

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New roadshow brings free flea and tick checks to dog owners

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 A nationwide roadshow offering free, personalised parasite risk assessments and flea and tick checks will be visiting popular dog events across the UK.

The All About Dogs shows in Norfolk and Knebworth, will be among the first events to host MSD Animal Health's Big Parasite Check campaign, which aims to address common misconceptions and highlight the importance of year-round parasite protection.

A total of six dog-friendly events will feature the free clinics from summer through to winter. Full roadshow dates and locations are available on The Big Parasite Check map or through your local MSD Animal Health Representative.  

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BVA urges 'continued vigilance' over bluetongue

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has urged vigilance following a concerning rise in Bluetongue (BTV) cases in sheep and cattle.

In a recent statement, the BVA noted that members are reporting more severe clinical signs and higher mortality rates than in previous years.

'We know that farm vets are working hard to support farmers and animals affected by this outbreak, during what is an extremely difficult time for all involved,' they stated. 'Continued vigilance to identify disease early is vital and vaccination remains the best way of protecting animals from this disease.'