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Cat with two noses found in adoption centre
Nanny McPhee's noteworthy noses are believed to be the result of a congenitial abnormality.
Nanny McPhee has already found a new home.

A four-year-old cat has amazed her carers after it was discovered that she has two noses.

Staff at Cats Protection’s adoption centre in Warrington initially thought that the homeless moggy simply had a sizeable snout, before the centre’s veterinary officer discovered that she actually had two noses.

The black-and-white cat is affectionately named Nanny McPhee, after the fictional witch with a famously deformed nose.

Nanny McPhee’s noteworthy noses are believed to be a result of a congenital abnormality developed at birth. She has not suffered any ill effects for from her unique physiognomy.

Cats Protection’s senior field veterinary office Fiona Brockbank said: “This is a real rarity and, thankfully, it isn’t causing her any problems at all. A cat with two noses is a first for us in the Field Vet team.

“Other congenital malformations within that area of a cat such as a cleft lip and cleft palate are not uncommon and can either be inherited or due to incident whilst developing in the uterus. Like all of our cats Nanny McPhee will be neutered before rehoming so any concerns about inherited problems are resolved as she won’t have kittens.”

Nanny McPhee was brought into the shelter with two other cats, after her previous owner’s ill health and financial circumstances meant they could no longer care for them.

The extraordinary feline quickly won the hearts of the staff and volunteers at the shelter, not only for her rare appearance, but also for her gentle and cuddly nature.

Her nationwide fame has meant that Nanny McPhee was quickly reserved, and will be heading off to her forever home any day now.

Image © Cats Protection

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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.

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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.