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Is Your Pet a Poser?
Vet charity PDSA has launched a national photo competition to discover the UK’s top pet posers.

Two look-alike categories form part of this year’s competition in addition to the usual ‘cutest pet’ prize. So if your dog is the doppelganger of your Dad, or your cat is the spit of a celeb, then you could be a winner.
 
“We’re searching for photos that capture a pet’s likeness to a famous face or its owner,” said PDSA spokesperson, Lisa Nickless.  “We also have a posing pet category, for those four-legged friends who just love showing off in front of the lens.”
 
Enter your pictures into PDSA’s annual Pets Gallery competition either online at www.pdsa.org.uk/petsgallery or call into one of PDSA’s stores to pick up an entry form.
 
Competition entrants are invited to make a minimum £1 donation to help PDSA in its work to care for sick and injured pets. The charity has seen a 20 percent increase in demand for its services since the recession, stretching the available resources, so every donation will make a difference.
 
The closing date is Friday 30 July 2010. Competition winners will be announced in September.
 

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Annual submission deadline small pet animal exemptions

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 Companies marketing medicines for small pets exempt from authorisation must submit their annual return to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) by 30 November 2026.

Submitting this annual return ensures continued compliance with regulatory requirements for products marketed without a full Marketing Authorisation. The exemption specifically applies to products intended for animals, cage birds, terrarium animals, small rodents, ferrets and rabbits.

For further details and submission guidelines, visit the gov.uk website.  

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BVA urges 'continued vigilance' over bluetongue

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has urged vigilance following a concerning rise in Bluetongue (BTV) cases in sheep and cattle.

In a recent statement, the BVA noted that members are reporting more severe clinical signs and higher mortality rates than in previous years.

'We know that farm vets are working hard to support farmers and animals affected by this outbreak, during what is an extremely difficult time for all involved,' they stated. 'Continued vigilance to identify disease early is vital and vaccination remains the best way of protecting animals from this disease.'