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Britain's Cleverest Cat announced
Benny

Winning cat performs dog tricks for owner

Benny, a black and white cat from Leigh-on-Sea in Essex, has been voted Britain's Cleverest Cat.

The winning video sees Benny performing dog tricks for his owner Emilie Muggleton, including jumping, standing on his hind legs, giving his paw and laying down.

The competition has been running since March 28, with entries from up and down the country being whittled down to just three finalists.

Sending the vote to the public, it was Benny who came out top as the favourite for showing off his impressive skills.

An advert starring the nation's most clever cat was aired on Saturday 8 June during the Britain's Got Talent Final, in celebration of Felix, the company behind the competition, sponsoring the show.

Click here to view Benny's entry and here to view his advert.

Image courtesty of Felix

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New roadshow brings free flea and tick checks to dog owners

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 A nationwide roadshow offering free, personalised parasite risk assessments and flea and tick checks will be visiting popular dog events across the UK.

The All About Dogs shows in Norfolk and Knebworth, will be among the first events to host MSD Animal Health's Big Parasite Check campaign, which aims to address common misconceptions and highlight the importance of year-round parasite protection.

A total of six dog-friendly events will feature the free clinics from summer through to winter. Full roadshow dates and locations are available on The Big Parasite Check map or through your local MSD Animal Health Representative.  

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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.'