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Celebrities Support Dogs Trust Honours 2010
Jo Page and James Thornton with Daisy.
A host of fabulous celebrities have now been confirmed as judges for this year's Dogs Trust Honours. 

Organiser Dogs Trust is proud to announce the involvement of five canine crazy celebrities and their furry four legged friends including:
  • Tamara Ecclestone (TV presenter) and her canine companions: Alvin, Hobnob, Buster and Socky.
  • Jo Page (Gavin and Stacey actress) and James Thornton (Emmerdale
  • actor) and adorable Jack Russell Daisy.
  • Anthony Head (Merlin actor) and his entourage of dogs: Cookie Dough Dynamo, Orsa, Archie, Ginny and Bud
  • Cath Kidston (designer) with her canine muse Stanley the Fox Terrier
  • Joe Mott (Daily Star Sunday columnist) and his cheeky Bull Terrier Brando.


Hurry, nominations must be made by the 23rd April!
TV presenter and dog lover, Tamara Ecclestone, explains:  “I simply love dogs and although I currently have four I wouldn't rule out more! Dogs Trust Honours are a great cause, so lending my support was the least I could do. I'm really looking forward to sieving through all the nominations, especially the Celebrity Canine category."

Tamara Ecclestone and her canine companions.
The celebrity judges, alongside Dogs Trust CEO Clarissa Baldwin, will be picking their favourite stories in the following categories:
  • The Sun Hero Dog - the award for acts of barksome bravery
  • Golden Oldie - the award for any special dog over seven years old
  • Dogged Devotion - the award for dogs who provide emotional support
  • Celebrity Canine - for dogs in the public eye
  • Dog Star in the Making - the award for talented pet dogs

Nominations must be made by the 23rd April. Visit www.dogstrusthonours.co.uk for more information.

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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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VMD issues guidance on AVM-GSL packaging

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has shared advice on its requirements for medicines considered AVM-GSL.

The guidance explains the information that should be on the outer package, and sets out the typical maximum pack size for an AVM-GSL product. It also describes the user-friendly language, structure and phrases required on packaging and product leaflets.

AVM-GSL products do not require discussion between the purchaser and a veterinary professional. This means that clear product information is needed to support sales choices.

The information will be useful for submitting new products to the AVM-GSL category and lowering the distribution category of products from NFA-VPS to AVM-GSL.

The VMD's guidance can be accessed here.