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Chatter box The RCVS has announced a new version of its 1CPD mobile app, with enhanced features for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to record their continuing professional development.

The mobile app includes a new 'what would you like to do?' shortcut for frequent tasks, a notification badge, and the ability to scan a QR code from the home screen to easily record an activity.

Users will be prompted to update the app from the App Store or Google Play the next time they log in. For more information, visit RCVS.org.uk Chatter box

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Cats Protection shares 'urgent' welfare concerns for extreme cats

Extreme conformations may contravene Animal Welfare Act.
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RVC introduces new treatment for canine heart condition
RVC introduces new treatment for canine heart condition

The new procedure helps treat degenerative mitral valve disease (DMVD).
Pet Blood Bank makes 'urgent' appeal for donor dogs
Pet Blood Bank makes 'urgent' appeal for donor dogs

 The charity needs 800 units of blood to meet demands.
RSPCA welcomes dog breeding assessment tool
RSPCA welcomes dog breeding assessment tool

 The Innate Health Assessment seeks to end hereditary health issues.
Charity honours hero dog who saved owner's life
Charity honours hero dog who saved owner's life

 Polly will be recognised as a 'CPR hero' in London.
Keep calm to manage puppy separation stress, RVC says
Keep calm to manage puppy separation stress, RVC says

Study explores best approach to separation-related behaviour problems.
Study reveals rise in surgeries for French bulldogs
Study reveals rise in surgeries for French bulldogs

RVC study highlights growing 'canine welfare crisis' in the UK.
RVC reveals common health conditions in Ragdoll cats
RVC reveals common health conditions in Ragdoll cats

 Over half of Ragdolls in veterinary care had at least one health condition.
New law gives private renters right to keep pets
New law gives private renters right to keep pets

Battersea celebrates landmark win for tenants.
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Nominations open for RCVS and VN Council elections

The nomination period for the 2026 RCVS Council and VN Council elections is now open, with three veterinary surgeon seats and two veterinary nurse seats available.

Prospective candidates can download an information pack and nomination form from the RCVS website. Individuals can nominate themselves for the elections, with the results to be announced in the spring.

Clare Paget, the recently appointed RCVS Registrar and elections returning officer, said: "If you want to play your part in influencing and moulding how the professions are regulated, and making key decisions on matters of great importance to your peers, the public and animal health and welfare, please consider standing for RCVS Council or VN Council next year."

Nominations close at 5pm on Saturday, 31 January 2026.
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