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Petition launched to improve welfare

Charity address pet rabbit welfare issues

A rabbit and rodent re-homing charity based in West Yorkshire has created an e-petition in an attempt to address the welfare issues facing domestic rabbits.

The charity, CampNibble, is calling for the government to introduce a code of practice for domestic rabbit welfare, as exists for dogs and cats.

Despite being the third most popular pet in the UK, rabbits have recently been recognised by the RSPCA as being the most neglected and misunderstood pets.

Whilst trustee of the charity, Hannah Potts, says the e-petition alone will not solve this problem, it is a significant step towards improving welfare.

It is hoped the petition will raise awareness of the welfare issues facing pet rabbits, whilst demonstrating the high level of public support surrounding these issues.

The charity has already reportedly had lots of feedback from people admitting they were unaware of rabbit welfare issues prior to hearing about the petition.

So far, the petition has 4,000 signatures, and needs to achieve 100,000 before the issue will be brought before the government.

Click here to view the e-petition or visit the charity's website for further information.

 

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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.