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Kennel Club promotes health screening days
Screenings enable breeders to make responsible and informed breeding decisions.
Organisation urges owners to participate in assessments.

The Kennel Club is encouraging dog owners and breeders to attend its upcoming multi-breed health screening days, to learn more about their dogs' health.

Available screenings are The Kennel Club and University of Cambridge Respiratory Function Grading (RFG) Scheme Assessment, and The Kennel Club Heart Scheme assessments.

The RFG Scheme assessment detects Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) in bulldogs, French bulldogs and pugs, while the Heart Scheme assessments detect signs of heart murmurs and mitral valve disease in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.

Bill Lambert, health, welfare and breeder services executive at The Kennel Club, said: “It’s crucial that all breeders use the tools available to them to help protect the health of their puppies and have a positive impact on dog health overall – and these clinics provide the opportunity to do so.

“The health team at The Kennel Club can answer any questions that you have about the screening schemes available, including how they work and the potential outcomes, and can also give advice on how you might apply this knowledge when choosing to breed your dogs.

“We really do urge all those who care about the health of their breed to have their dogs routinely screened. There are only a few appointments left so we encourage those interested to book in now to avoid disappointment.”

The upcoming RFG Scheme assessments are taking place in Kent on 20 November 2022, and Warrington on 12 December 2022.

Heart Scheme assessments will also be available on 12 December 2022 at Warrington.

Clinics can be booked online via The Kennel Club website, and appointments are allocated on a first come, first served basis. The Kennel Club health team is available to contact on health@thekennelclub.org.uk for any questions.

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Vets launch new podcast for pet owners

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 Two independent vets have launched a podcast to help owners strengthen their bond with pets. Dr Maggie Roberts and Dr Vanessa Howie, who have worked in both veterinary practice and major charities, are keen to use their experience to enable people to give pets a better life.

The venture, called Vets Talking Pets, provides advice and information on a range of topics, including how to select a suitable pet, where to obtain them and how to get the best out of your vet. Maggie and Vanessa will also discuss sensitive subjects, including end-of-life care, raw food diets and the cost of veterinary care.

The podcast can be found on all the usual podcast sites, including Podbean, Apple, Amazon Music and YouTube. 

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RCVS Regional Question Time heads to Edinburgh

The RCVS is to bring its Regional Question Time (RQT) to Edinburgh for 2026.

The event will take place at Novotel Edinburgh Park in Edinburgh on Wednesday, 20 May 2026.

It will begin with supper and drinks at 6.30pm, with an evening programme from 7.30pm. This will start with an update on RCVS' activities, followed by questions and answers with representatives.

RCVS is encouraging an 'open dialogue', in which queries can be raised in a friendly, informal environment.

While discussions are expected to be audience-led, the RQT is expected address major issues including the VSA, the CMA's remedy package and the VN Vision project.

Tim Parkin, RCVS president, said: "It's an important time for the professions, and I'm looking forward to meeting colleagues in Scotland as we navigate this period of change together so we can come out stronger."

Tickets can be booked here.