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Diamond Standard Cats
Baby, one of the most pampered cats in Britain.
The cats who get the cream...and much more besides.

It is not unusual for pets to be pampered, but a recent survey conducted by Gourmet has uncovered there are no lengths some owners will not go to indulge their cat.

The search for a Five Star Feline polled 2000 cat owners about how they pamper their pets, and highlighted the extent cat owners will go to care for their cat. Research found:

- One in six cat owners will sit on the floor, rather than moving their cat from their favourite chair
- One in six cat owners buy their pets designer or jewel encrusted accessories
- One in four cat owners indulge their cats with treats several times per week
- Half of male cat owners let their cat sleep on top of the duvet while they’re in bed.

Now twelve cats are battling it out to claim the title of most pampered cat the country. Over 3000 doting owners entered their cats for consideration and following 250,000 public votes, the potential felines were selected.

Amongst them is Scottish cat Baby, who is so indulged she has her own bedroom and bathroom. Luna, from Lincolnshire, has her own 'princess' bedroom with a bed, toys, pictures and a cross-stitch portrait of herself. Meanwhile Sid Luscious is the proud owner of his very own motorised water fountain. Seraphim, on the other hand, frequently travels on holidays abroad with his owners and, to top it all, has his own throne.

For more tales of diamond-standard cats and the shortly-to-be-announced winner of the 'Most Pampered' title, click here.



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Equine Disease Surveillance report released for Q4 2025

News Story 1
 The latest Equine Disease Surveillance report has been released, with details on equine disease from Q4 of 2025.

The report, produced by Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance, includes advice on rule changes for equine influenza vaccination.

Statistics and maps detail recent outbreaks of equine herpes virus, equine influenza, equine strangles and equine grass sickness. A series of laboratory reports provides data on virology, bacteriology, parasitology and toxicosis.

This issue also features a case study of orthoflavivus-associated neurological disease in a horse in the UK. 

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RCVS annual renewal fee for vets due

RCVS' annual renewal fee for veterinary surgeons is now due. Vets must pay their renewal fee before Wednesday, 1 April 2026.

This year's standard annual fee has increased to 431 from last year's 418. This is an approximately three per cent increase, as approved by RCVS Council and the Privy Council.

Tshidi Gardner, RCVS treasurer, said: "The small fee increase will be used to help deliver both our everyday activities and our new ambitious Strategic Plan, which includes aims such as achieving new legislation, reviewing the Codes of Professional Conduct and supporting guidance, and continuing to support the professions through activities such as the Mind Matters Initiative, RCVS Academy and career development."

A full breakdown of the new fees is on the RCVS website. Information about tax relief is available on the UK government website.