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Vets get a 'Kinder surprise'
Chase with Minion toy
Chase wolfed down not only the chocolate Kinder Egg, but also the plastic Minion toy inside.

Minion toy removed from dog's stomach

Elderly Staffie Chase had a lucky escape when he swallowed not just a chocolate Kinder Egg, but also the plastic egg and toy inside it.

Fortunately his owner Terry Shad saw him wolfing down the egg, as Chase showed no outward signs of his misdeed.

When the 11-year-old dog was rushed to PDSA vets in Romford, an x-ray revealed not only where the toy was, but staff could even make out the shape of the Minion toy.

 

x-ray
X-ray showing the plastic egg and Minion toy Chase swallowed.

"When Chase came to us you wouldn't have known he was in danger because he was very alert and lively, but thankfully his owners had seen him swallow the egg and brought him to us..." said PDSA's head nurse Sarah Burt.

"Thankfully the egg and Minion toy were still in Chase's stomach, because if it had moved into his intestines it could have caused a blockage which may have created worse problems and even been fatal."

However, the surgery went well and PDSA staff say Chase should soon be back to his old self.

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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.