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Think Again Lovebirds
Lovebirds are very pretty birds but they also require a lot of time and care.
Thinking of buying your special one a pair of lovebirds this Valentine’s Day?  Though lovebirds sound romantic, there’s much more work in caring for them than you first imagined.

Lovebirds are active, cheerful and beautifully decorative. These petite 'pocket' parrots are very intriguing, however, these birds are pets for enthusiasts and they are a long term commitment.

Lisa Jarvis, Lantra’s Industry Partnership Manager said: “Lovebirds can live up to 20 years, so you need to be sure that you can commit for that long before buying these pets. The most time-consuming part of caring for lovebirds is the effort required to tame them, a delicate process that needs to be fulfilled so you and your lovebirds have a long and happy life together.”

So if the demands of caring for lovebirds just aren’t right for you or your special one, perhaps a donation to a bird charity such as the RSPB or a trip to a bird sanctuary this Valentine's Day might be the perfect gift instead!

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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.