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Rescue dog voted Britain's sleepiest pet
Hugo
Hugo was found wandering the streets of London.

Hugo likes to relax in the most elegant fashion

An 11-year-old rescue dog has been crowned Britain's sleepiest pet in a photography competition organised by Mattress Online.

The internet retailer urged pet owners to send in pictures of their lazy animals for a chance to win pet shopping vouchers.

King charles/pug cross Hugo was snapped by his owner lying on his back on a blanket at his home in Croydon, South London.

Owner Charlotte Pike, who adopted Hugo earlier this year after he was found wandering the streets, said that he had transformed from a "timid little boy who was scared of his own shadow to being totally bedded in."  

She added: "The photo shows how he likes to relax in the most elegant fashion, taking up all the space and now feels relaxed at home, or anywhere he goes. Every blanket (and some coats) are very much his property. He comes into the office every day to help anyone who is having a bad day by being exceptionally cute and will curl up snoring on them at any opportunity."
 
"We have made it our mission to make sure whatever happened before us is forgotten, and he is going to have the BEST years of his life.
 
"Hugo is such a cheeky dog! This dog has been through a lot but is certainly making the most of his new home! He seems to have fitted in really well, looking extremely comfy! We hope he continues to grow within your family."

Runners up in the competition included seven-month-old Willow - a ragdoll kitten who loves nothing more than curling up on a real mattress for catnaps - and three-month-old Mabel, a little dog who appears very content in her new home.

Image - Mattrressonline.co.uk

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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.