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Chief mouser Larry to remain at No. 10
Larry with David Cameron and Barack Obama
David Cameron introduced Larry to US president Barack Obama at Downing Street in 2011.

Larry fans relieved as cabinet office confirms the cat will stay

In a time of intense political uncertainty, animal lovers are rejoicing at the news that Downing Street's chief mouser, Larry the cat, will remain at No.10 after current Prime Minister David Cameron steps down.

Mr Cameron is preparing to tender his resignation to the Queen later on today, after which Theresa May will take his place.

Larry fans were understandably concerned about the feline's future in office. Early this week, an unofficial Twitter profile for the cat tweeted: 'One final thing before they'll let you have the job @TheresaMay2016 - tell the people you'll keep me in Number 10.'

Putting fears at rest, a cabinet office spokeswoman said: "It's a civil servant's cat and does not belong to the Camerons - he will be staying."

National treasure Larry was rehomed from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home in 2011 due to concerns about the rat problem at No. 10, but his career in politics has often been marked by accusations that he spends more time napping than rat catching.

Larry is the first feline to hold the post of chief mouser since Humphrey, who was appointed in 1989 after wandering into No.10 as a stray and retired after eight years in office.

Image by White House photographer Pete Souza

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Practices urged to audit neutering data

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 RCVS Knowledge has called on vet practices to audit their post-operative neutering outcomes.

It follows the release of the 2024 NASAN benchmarking report, which collates data from neutering procedures performed on dogs, cats and rabbits.

The benchmarking report enables practices in the UK and Ireland to compare their post-operative outcomes to the national average. This includes the rate of patients lost to follow-up, which in 2024 increased to 23 per cent.

Anyone from the practice can submit the data using a free template. The deadline for next report is February 2026.

Visit the RCVS Knowledge website to complete an audit. 

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RCVS pays tribute to well-loved equine vet

The RCVS and the Riding Establishments Subcommittee has paid tribute to well-loved veterinary surgeon and riding establishment inspector, Rebecca Hamilton-Fletcher MRCVS.

Linda Belton MRCVS, RCVS President, said: "I, along with my colleagues on the RESC, RCVS Council, RCVS Standards Committee, as well as RCVS staff, was very saddened to hear of the sudden death of Rebecca, or Becca as we knew her, last week.

"She was a true advocate for equine welfare and in her many years on the RESC worked to continually improve the quality and consistency of riding establishment inspections, all in the interests of enhanced horse welfare and rider safety."