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Top pet movie stars revealed
Scooby-Doo tops pet lovers survey

A survey of pet loving cinema-goers has found that Scooby-Doo is the nation's favourite canine movie star, most popular with men aged 35-54.

Lassie and Lady and the Tramp were close behind, along with Beethoven and all the puppies from 101 Dalmatians, which collectively came in at number 5.

Conducted by Direct Line, the survey also looked into the best-loved cat stars. Puss in Boots voiced by Antonio Banderas in Shrek was the favourite of the younger generation, but Garfield topped the list overall.

The survey also found than more than one-in-ten of us have even named a pet after a film character.

Adam Whiteley, head of Direct Line pet insurance, commented: "Most [pet owners] chose famous dogs and cats with the exception of Gizmo, the infamous cute Gremlin.

"Some pet owners were even more creative with one cat owner calling their pet ‘Leonardo Di Catrio’ after the actor Leonardo DiCaprio."

Image: Lassie. Credit: State Archive of Florida, pursuant to Section 257.35(6), Florida Statutes.

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Equine Disease Surveillance report released for Q4 2025

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 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.