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Sponsored sail for PetSavers

Success for first half of fundraising effort

Veterinary surgeon David Mason has completed part one of his fundraising mission for veterinary charity PetSavers.

Mr Mason and his colleague Duncan Ross from the Shrubbery Veterinary Centre in Northfleet, Kent, have sailed 45 nautical miles around the Isle of Wight.

The challenge, sponsored by At Veterinary Systems, Bayer, Virbac and Zoetis, took nine hours and 17 minutes to complete.

This was the crew's second attempt at the "Round the Island Race", due to poor weather conditions that forced the sailing yacht to turn back after just 10 miles last year.

However, almost perfect sailing conditions led the crew to come in 22nd out of 50 other boats in the same class this time around.

The second half of Mr Mason's mission to raise money and awareness for PetSavers is to complete the 10K London Run alongside his daughter Kelly in July.

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Image courtesy of Mr Mason

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FIVP launches CMA remedies survey

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 FIVP has shared a survey, inviting those working in independent practice to share their views on the CMA's proposed remedies.

The Impact Assessment will help inform the group's response to the CMA, as it prepares to submit further evidence to the Inquiry Group. FIVP will also be attending a hearing in November.

Data will be anonymised and used solely for FIVP's response to the CMA. The survey will close on Friday, 31 October 2025. 

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Free webinar explores congenital heart disease in dogs

A free webinar is to provide veterinary professionals, dog breeders and pet owners an new insights into congenital heart disease.

Chris Linney, a cardiology specialist and Veterinary Cardiovascular Society (VSC) member, will present the webinar from 7.00pm to 8.30pm on Wednesday, 12 November.

Dr Linney will explore the types, causes and clinical presentation of congenital heart conditions. This will include diagnostic approaches, treatment pathways and emerging research opportunities.

The session is the third to be organised by The Kennel Club, with the VCS, following an introductory webinar and a talk on acquired heart disease. Dr Linney's webinar consists of a one-hour presentation, followed by a 30-minute question and answer session.

Dr Linney said: "This webinar will be an opportunity to deepen understanding - not just of the diseases themselves, but of how breeders, vets and owners can work together to support affected dogs and improve outcomes for future generations."

Click here to register for the webinar.