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Search for nation's favourite cats gets underway
Owners are invited to nominate their cats in one of four categories.

The National Cat Awards 2025 celebrates exceptional felines.

The search for the nation's favourite cats is about to get underway, highlighting stories of courage, devotion and companionship that showcase the unique role felines have in our lives.

The National Cat Awards 2025 kickstarts on 15 January, with owners invited to nominate their pets in one of four categories: Family Cats, Incredible Cats, Senior Cats, and Connected Cats. Colleagues or owners can also put forward a vet who has gone above and beyond in providing care for a cat in the 'Vet of the Year' category.

Supported by a host of feline-loving celebrities, this annual celebration, organised by Cats Protection, aims to showcase the UK's most incredible cats - from those providing comfort in tough times to felines with an active role in their communities.

Catherine Cottrell, director of Cats Protection, said: “Cats are one of the nation’s favourite pets, and bring fun, comfort and companionship to millions of people. They live alongside us in all sorts of ways, from the sociable cat who greets all the neighbours to the homely lap-cat on our sofa. There are the super-friendly cats who thrive in the company of busy workplaces, or within their communities, and even those solitary, shy cats who prefer to keep their distance can bring us great joy.

“The National Cat Awards is all about celebrating every cat, and what they bring to our lives. We’re looking forward to sharing some amazing, heart-warming and inspirational stories to showcase the special role cats have in our lives.”

A public vote will decide the winners of each category, while a panel of judges will decide on 'Vet of the Year'. The winners will be announced during a ceremony in London later this year.

Cat of the Year 2025 will be chosen from the four category winners. Last year's winner was Marley, who helps women who have been trafficked, enslaved or exploited in London. 

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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."